Life Reconstructed Book

“Kim’s journalist skills and story-telling ability to share her own personal struggles with breast cancer make this book exceptional. I learned so much from her experience and the experiences of the women she interviewed from diagnosis to cancer-free recovery. Her book has made me a better and more holistic breast surgeon, and I now choose my multidisciplinary physician team to better match the physical and emotional needs of my patients.”

Susan L. Beck, DO, MPH
Breast Surgeon and Medical Director
Katzmann Breast Center

Free Mastectomy Pillows

The 4 women pictured have made over 2000 mastectomy pillows that have been shipped all over the US (and even overseas) to bless women undergoing mastectomies and breast reconstruction. Know someone who needs a set? Click on the photo to open the request form.

Me 🙂

My name is Kim, and I was diagnosed with breast cancer one month to the day after my 40th birthday. I underwent a bilateral mastectomy and a five month reconstruction process during which I was forced to make crazy decisions about my body that should be reserved for Twilight Zone episodes. (Maybe you can relate.)

I’m a writer, speaker, editor and librarian. Life Reconstructed: Navigating the World of Mastectomies and Breast Reconstruction (Familius, 2021) is my first book and I’m so very thankful to have had the opportunity to work with an amazing agent and publisher to get it out into the world.

I love Jesus. I love my man. I love being a boy mom. (And most of the time, I like my crazy dog.)

Whether you are a previvor, a survivor, currently in the midst of treatment, or supporting someone who is, my desire is to be a resource and an encouragement to you.