About
After 5 years of treatment, Tatisa wanted to thank her husband for honoring his vow of “in sickness and in health” by presenting him with a portrait of love. Charles decided to be in the picture with her to show the power of love. This picture launched a campaign of “Celebrating Life After Cancer” and the Tatisa c. Joiner Foundation was born.
My Breasts Do Not Define Me
(written by Tatisa C. Joiner ©2008)
Some people wonder what’s behind my smile
Why the twinkle in my eye lasts a while?
“My breasts do not define me”
Yes, the exterior is the first thing you see when you look at me
But until you get to know the women inside
Only then will you know how many nights I cried
Until you get to know me
That’s when you will see
There is more to me than meets the eye
“My breasts do not define me”
We allow society to tell us what is beautiful
From our hair to our complexion to our style of dress
That’s all immaterial
We are beautiful because we were created to be unique
From the crown of our head to the soles of our feet
Yes, I wonder
I wonder when you look at me
Are you noticing my infirmity?
Or are you noticing me?
Please do not judge me
My breast served its purpose
It fed my son
So his mind would be free to focus
My milk was pure and untouched
His belly was full of the unconditional love he supped
Do I still feel whole?
Sometimes I wonder
Then I had to put to rest the thoughts of not being whole
Losing my breast left a hole in my soul
And I cried from the loss
But not for long
Because I am strong
I AM A SURVIVOR
We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower, inspire and encourage you to celebrate your life. How are we different than others – We value life after cancer and our mission in doing that is to make sure your emotions are nurtured.
Our Vision
TCJ vision statement supported by the WOT Foundation, Inc.
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To meet the BCS where they are in their journey of survivorship with acknowledgment of their individual needs for healthy outcomes without prejudices. Providing Transparency and accountability for ourselves and others with integrity and freedom from conflict of interest with Collaborative Partners
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To facilitate and assist providers and organizers in the navigation of services for Breast Cancer Survivors (BCS) while addressing the social determinants of health.
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To include opportunities of care and services which are innovative, culturally sensitive, and in alignment with a cure for breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research and treatment.
