Courageous Warriors Beauty from the Ashes

I am in awe of the courageous warriors and the caregivers featured. Their compelling stories and their determination not only to survive themselves to then to go on and develop wonderful ways to help others that would come after them. Developing programs that help so many others claim their own power to defeat this terrible illness and their determination to share their own victories and defeats with love and hope and new ways to help other cope. This film needs to be seen by those who are experiencing this devastating diagnosis, but also those who have not but who have talent or treasure they could use to further the outreach of the programs presented.

This documentary provides a whole new look into the experiences of breast cancer - specifically focusing on the power of caretakers.

It is a powerfully real look into how cancer impacts entire families - and uplifts us with the affirmation of support from so many communities.

Many times I found myself becoming emotional during the film. I recognized this as a wonderful opportunity to engage in the true power of human feelings.

Together, we can fight cancer and help our loved ones.

Kudos to the Courageous Warriors team.

I so honor and blessed to see this documentary, especially as a survivor. It also gave me a better understanding what women go through, the help that is available and that cancer is not just an individual diagnosis but a family and friend diagnosis. Support, education and compassion are important factors to everyone's journey. I hope everyone will see this documentary.

Courageous Warriors displays the message of hope and the fight to stand tall against cancer. The film is raw, bold, and enlightening. In order to tell a story in it's most true form, dialogue, stories, and visuals, should not be hindered or held back in any way. The mental strain. The initial shock. The cloud of gloom that falls upon you after receiving that call from the biopsy results. The emotional toll and the way survivors lead life after cancer remission, is displayed in the most beautiful and unabbreviated way. We see in-depth, at how much we can learn about the many milestones it takes to cross that finish line. The overall tone of the film, in my opinion, is one of hope and strength, with the reality that unfortunately many people across the globe come to terms with. No one is alone in their battle with cancer, and we see that here.

Often, people forget about caregivers. In many ways they are seen as angels. In being seen as angels, mental health is not something that is brought to light as much and can sometimes be pushed to the side. Upon completing my watch of the film, I have learned that there are fantastic resources out there and the mental health awareness for caregivers is ever-growing and should not go unnoticed. The stories are emotional in their most true, unscripted form, but turn the page to the survivors leading the path for new ways in guidance for the world to take part in.

We see the affliction and emotional impact this has on cancer patients, survivors, and their families. But, we see the positivity and light at the end of the tunnel which is nothing short from hopeful and completing for both the Warriors in the film and the Warriors across the globe who seek solace. I love everything about this film from the stories, cinematography, well developed music score, and the many things that you may not have even been aware of.

My heart is full after seeing this film. After experiencing first-hand what it was like to have a close family member in hospice from Ovarian cancer, the emotion and reality is just too real and relatable. This is my honest review and I hope everyone has the opportunity to watch this film in it's entirety, because every second of it is worth it. To Darla and the Production team, thank you for this beautiful presentation. To the Warriors, thank you for having the courage to tell your story...

This documentary will pull at your heart strings. The stories brought forth not only give one insight into those men and women who have been affected with breast cancer, going through triumphs and failures; but it brings forth so much light to those who are the caregivers, the family, friends and those closest to person who is going through one of the biggest and most important battles of their life, for their life.

As I watched, this movie isn't for just those who have suffered through cancer, but can be applied to anyone who has suffered through an illness. The focus on not only the patient but those around the patient was thought provoking. It takes a village, giving so many hope, inspiration, support, resources and a genuine lifeline.

The attention to detail is superb and this documentary was well done. The film was emotional, heartwarming, sad, full of hope and empowerment. The power of the human spirit is amazing. I will consider myself lucky to have been able to see this film and will share with anyone who will listen and watch.