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🕊️ by grace, through faith
💞 to live for the hope of it all
✨ stage iv colon cancer fighter
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• hello and welcome to the Petals and Purpose Podcast 🌷💞

My name is Samantha, I’m 30 years old from Sydney, Australia, and I live with stage iv colorectal cancer (dx Feb 2023). This is my little space to talk all things cancer, life, love, faith, and books. I can’t wait to watch this space unfold and bloom into something beautiful. Welcome to the journey ✨

First episode will be dropping in the coming weeks!! Lots of exciting things to come, so stay tuned!

#podcast #podcastshow #cancer #colorectalcancer #colorectalcancerawareness #faith #books by @samindigo

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2 years ago

🌻 Meet Samantha @samindigo : a vibrant 28-year-old whose life took an unexpected turn upon receiving the devastating news of a stage four colorectal cancer diagnosis. What began as seemingly routine symptoms—blood in her stools and persistent fatigue—soon led to a whirlwind of medical appointments and tests, culminating in a prognosis that shook her to her core: she may only have another three years left.

“The main thought that was running through my mind was how? How was this possible? I ate well, was fit, was very conscious about what things can increase your risk of cancer—and I would avoid those—and I didn’t have a family history of colorectal cancer,” Samantha recalls, reflecting on the disbelief that accompanied her diagnosis.

“It was all so out of the blue. I thought about my life and all the things I wanted to experience — like getting married and having a family... I felt like they were just completely ripped away from me. I assumed I was fit and healthy because I felt like I was.”

💪The initial shock of her diagnosis sent Samantha spiralling into a world of fear and uncertainty. As she grappled with the stark reality of her prognosis, she found herself confronting a myriad of emotions—fear, anger, sadness—yet amidst the turmoil, she discovered a tenacity to fight for her life. “I genuinely thought I was about to die.”

💩 Possessing a positive, hopeful spirit, Sam not only navigates her own diagnosis day-by-day, but advocates fiercely for herself and others. “If I had felt more comfortable talking about my bowel habits a few years ago, I’d be in a much better position now. There needs to be less taboo about poo!” She hopes to destigmatize discussions surrounding bowel health, urging others to listen to their bodies and seek help when needed.

🫶Sam shares her life with colorectal cancer on social media, candidly updating the community on her treatment, side-effects, moments of hope and happiness, and trying to get in touch with Taylor Swift!

#cancer #colorectalcancer #bowelcancer #bowelbabe #cancertreatment #chemotherapy #ayacancer #patientstories #humanisehealth by @samindigo

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3 years ago

• snippets from my 32nd birthday celebrations ✨ I’m so rich in life because of all the love I’m surrounded by. Thank you to everyone who made it so special for me ♥️ by @samindigo

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• an assortment of happy things from the last few weeks ✨🌈📖🍓 by @samindigo

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13 days ago

• a farewell to the end of August and a hello to the beginning of September. And as @maisiehpeters sings, “I’m doing better, I made it to September.” Always grateful to see a new season come to life. It’s a visual that I’m still here and the world is still moving and things are okay. Despite being more housebound than usual over the past few months, I’ve slowly started getting out more (yay!). So here’s a small collection of glimmers from the past few weeks, as well as some quotes from some beautiful books I’ve read recently ✨ by @samindigo

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• there’s a lot that I’m feeling anxious about lately (treatment plans, side effects, feeling unwell, how long do I have left on this beautiful earth, and so on), but sometimes that lifts for a moment and I can breathe deeply again. Recently, I learnt about glimmers. Glimmers are essentially the opposite of psychological triggers. They are tiny, everyday moments that spark joy and allow your nervous system to feel safe and at peace. Some examples would be a warm cup of tea in your hands, catching the end of a sunset, or noticing the warmth of the sun on your face. I’ve been paying attention to things like this for years, but never had a name for it until now. So here’s a small collection of some of my recent glimmers ✨ by @samindigo

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2 months ago

• a very sweet Sunday visiting @lucabakery__ with my angel besties. Everything we tried was 10/10 delicious, including the lasagne I took home for dinner ✨♥️ by @samindigo

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3 months ago

• June is bowel cancer awareness month here in Australia, and I didn’t want the month to end without me touching on it. I’ve been quieter than normal due to things in cancer land taking full focus. From appointments, to scans, to treatment plan changes, to managing side effects—it’s been a lot. I’ve been fighting this cruel disease for 3 and a half years now, and I’m tired, but I’m not giving up. I am endlessly optimistic and full of crazy faith to believe that miracles still happen. But please, get to know your normal! That way you’ll know if something is off. Things like bleeding are never normal, so don’t be embarrassed (like I was) and see your GP. These past few years have taught me how important it is to fight for and advocate for yourself. So little Sammy, you’re the one I continue to fight for ♥️

#bowelcanceraustralia #never2young #coloncancerawareness by @samindigo

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4 months ago

• a weekend of life’s simple joys 🤍✨ by @samindigo

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4 months ago

• today I got to meet my favourite author, Jessa Hastings. Her books are so incredibly special to me (so special that I got a bee tattooed on my arm last year to represent my love for them, IYKYK). Jessa was just as beautiful and kind in person as I expected her to be and I’m overjoyed 🐝✨ by @samindigo

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4 months ago

• sweet moments from a cosy weekend away ✨🍂 by @samindigo

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4 months ago

• it’s funny, I never would have had the courage to cut my hair this short of my own accord, but I kind of love it. Partly because it reminds me of Audrey Hepburn (whom I adore), but mostly because it reminds me that I can love this version of myself—even if I didn’t choose it. We humans are adaptable, and that is a beautiful thing ♥️ by @samindigo

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