Interview with Darla Humrich
A couple of weeks ago (I am sorry it has taken me so) I had the honor of interviewing yet another graduate — Darla Humrich. What follows is my account of Darla’s story.
Darla was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002. Darla’s diagnosis left her entire family in shock. Darla’s husband, her three children, and her church were immensely supportive. Especially supportive was a friend’s mom who had recently received a similar diagnosis and had the good fortune of attending a Look Good...Feel Better session. Darla was encouraged by her friend to call her local hosipital in Denver, Colarado to find out how she could attend a LGFB session.
Upon entering the session, Darla felt nervous, not sure what to expect, especially since she really didn’t know others who had cancer. Darla brought her sister along with her for moral support. But once the session began, all her thoughts and feelings about cancer just went away — even if just for 2 hours. The luxurious bag of cosmetics made her feel like it was Christmas! Darla told me she still uses the tips about how to apply eyeliner that she learned at her session in 2002.
Emotionally at this point in her life, Darla felt alone and different. She didn’t feel like herself and hence hesitated going out in public. She didn’t like the way people stared at her. Eventually, she made this into a game she played with her then eight–year–old daughter. "The make–up made me a whole new me!" recollected Darla. She could in fact feel normal and pretty despite having cancer.
Darla, healthy and cancer free has also worked closely with the Look Good...Feel Better program. She was Dreamgirl 2003 and now helps organize the LGFB classes at numerous hospitals in Denver. Thank you Darla for taking the time to share your story with us. Clearly, her account is yet another testament to the lasting power of the Look Good...Feel Better program. Stay tuned for my next interview!
Darla was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002. Darla’s diagnosis left her entire family in shock. Darla’s husband, her three children, and her church were immensely supportive. Especially supportive was a friend’s mom who had recently received a similar diagnosis and had the good fortune of attending a Look Good...Feel Better session. Darla was encouraged by her friend to call her local hosipital in Denver, Colarado to find out how she could attend a LGFB session.
Upon entering the session, Darla felt nervous, not sure what to expect, especially since she really didn’t know others who had cancer. Darla brought her sister along with her for moral support. But once the session began, all her thoughts and feelings about cancer just went away — even if just for 2 hours. The luxurious bag of cosmetics made her feel like it was Christmas! Darla told me she still uses the tips about how to apply eyeliner that she learned at her session in 2002.
Emotionally at this point in her life, Darla felt alone and different. She didn’t feel like herself and hence hesitated going out in public. She didn’t like the way people stared at her. Eventually, she made this into a game she played with her then eight–year–old daughter. "The make–up made me a whole new me!" recollected Darla. She could in fact feel normal and pretty despite having cancer.
Darla, healthy and cancer free has also worked closely with the Look Good...Feel Better program. She was Dreamgirl 2003 and now helps organize the LGFB classes at numerous hospitals in Denver. Thank you Darla for taking the time to share your story with us. Clearly, her account is yet another testament to the lasting power of the Look Good...Feel Better program. Stay tuned for my next interview!
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