Actor and content creator Chhavi Mittal became emotional as she marked four years since being declared cancer-free. She shared a heartfelt video and note on social media, reflecting on her life-changing journey.
Emotional Video Message
In the video, Chhavi opened up about defining and tough moments in her life. She said, 'There are many moments in life after which life is never the same anymore. For me, it was the time I left my parents’ house and came to Mumbai to build a career, then motherhood, and then four years ago, when I had breast cancer surgery. In these moments, you don’t realise that everything is going to change.'
She added, 'For a long time, you want things to be the same again. But things never become the same again, not because life has become worse, but because life has become better.'
Response to Trolls
Addressing criticism from trolls who asked her to stop talking about her cancer, she said, 'Even today, after four years, when somebody trolls me and says, “Enough is enough, stop talking about cancer,” I just smile within and feel that there has never been a life-changing moment in their life.'
Celebrating Cancer Warriors
Highlighting the emotional journey of healing, Chhavi shared, 'Today, I celebrate not just my new birth, my new identity, my growth and my strength, but I celebrate every cancer warrior who feels misunderstood, unheard, unseen and unappreciated. I see you, I hear you, and I appreciate you.'
She concluded her message saying, 'Happy birthday to me.' In the caption, she wrote, 'Even though nobody remembers, I can never forget. 25.04.2022. The first day of my new life when I was going to rediscover myself. I was going to re-meet myself, re-understand myself, re-love, re-shape, re-build myself.'
Healing Journey
She added, '4 years ago, today, is when I was officially declared “cancer-free” after a 6 hour long surgery, but I lived the journey beyond it.. because that is where everyone leaves you and walks away, assuming that healing has “happened”. But healing had just begun.'
She further wrote, 'Healing is an unbelievably non-linear process. It’s almost disappointing and impossible to measure. So some days.. I’m healed.. and some days, I’m a wreck. Which is why.. one day at a time.. is the only way to exist for me. Nevertheless. It’s a day to celebrate. New life. #happybirthdaytome #breastcancer #cancersurvivor #cancerwarrior.'
Background
For the uninitiated, Chhavi was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 and underwent a six-hour-long surgery as part of her treatment. Since then, she has been vocal about her recovery journey, using her social media platform to spread awareness and inspire others battling similar challenges.
