1. Which part of Anne Marie’s story do you identify with the most? Why?
2. After reading the book, what is your own definition of walking on the “bright side” of the road?
3. Do you believe it’s possible to survive life challenges with your spiritual and emotional life intact?
4. What difficult feelings have come up for you on your own journey? What are some safe ways you have to express them?
5. Anne Marie found community support in certain family members, friends, her work environment, breast cancer sisters she met online, and a breast cancer support group. Where does your community support come from?
6. How do you deal with friends or family members who are not supportive of you as you go through breast cancer?
7. Anne Marie found spiritual support in her relationship with Spirit. Where does your spiritual support come from?
8. What are some negative thoughts that have crossed your mind since your own diagnosis?
9. How can you turn those thoughts into affirmations instead?
10. Which quotation (located at the beginning of the chapters) did you relate to the most, and why?