When you hear the words “You have breast cancer,” your world changes in an instant. There are new appointments to keep, treatments to endure, and emotions that swing like a pendulum. It’s overwhelming—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. And while you may be strong, no one is meant to walk this journey alone.
That’s where a Battle Buddy comes in.
A Battle Buddy is someone who stands beside you in life’s hardest battles. They remind you of who you are in Christ when fear and fatigue try to steal your hope. They’re the friend who shows up on treatment days, sends the “thinking of you” text at just the right moment, and gently calls you out when you start speaking defeat over your life.
As Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, “Two are better than one… If either of them falls, one can help the other up.”
My Battle Buddy Story
When I was going through cancer, I didn’t have a Battle Buddy. There were days I faced the journey feeling completely alone—no one who truly understood the mix of fear, faith, exhaustion, and determination I carried. That’s why I’m so passionate about helping others find (or become) one now. I know firsthand the difference it can make.
One Person or a Team
Sometimes you’re blessed with one Battle Buddy who can walk with you through the entire fight. But it doesn’t always work that way—and that’s okay. You might have a few different people who can each do a little:
- One friend who checks in with encouraging texts.
- Another who takes you to appointments.
- Someone else who prays with you or brings a meal.
Your “Battle Buddy” doesn’t have to be just one person—it can be your whole circle of support.
I Can Be Your Battle Buddy
If you’re walking this road without a Battle Buddy—or if you’d like to add another to your team—I’d be honored to be that person for you.
When you sign up for my free email newsletter, you’ll get ongoing encouragement, faith-filled reminders, and practical tools to help you navigate this season with strength and hope. You’ll also receive my free resource:
From Down to Up: Getting Unstuck from Sadness and Depression to Live a Happy Life—a short, powerful booklet with simple, proven tools like positive self-talk, breathing exercises, and activity scheduling. These are the same tools that helped me lift my mood and shift my mindset during my own cancer journey.
Want More Personalized Support?
If you’d like someone to walk more closely with you, I also offer one-on-one coaching sessions where we talk through your struggles, set practical steps, and strengthen your mindset and faith for the fight ahead. You can view the types of coaching sessions I offer on my coaching page.
Let’s take this next step together.
Sign up for my free newsletter today, and let me walk beside you—like a true Battle Buddy.
Do you know someone
who needs a battle buddy
or do you want to be one?
In 2-4 weeks, I’m going to post about how to be a battle buddy and how to find a battle buddy. Please check back. (Hint: people who get my email newsletter find out about my blog posts first!)
Also, please let anyone else who needs a battle buddy know about this post. No one should have to go through breast cancer feeling alone.
Have Questions?
I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about this post, how to get through breast cancer, or other issues you may have with your situation. Fill out my contact form, and it will send me the information in an email. I'll get back with you as quickly as possible.
If you feel like you need a little extra help, I have several coaching sessions designed to help people in areas where I wish that I had help when I was walking through my own journey with breast cancer. You can check them out on my Coaching Sessions page.
Important
No material in this blog is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any medical questions.