There are stories all around the world about women surviving breast cancer. While survival may not be rare, what is so incredibly unique about these experiences is the emotional journey that having a life-threatening illness tends to take you through. Chaya’s story intrigued me because, to me, it was clear that she took the opportunity to redefine herself as a woman and reawaken her sexuality. When the news came that she was cancer-free, she left her home in America and moved across the world to our little, beautiful state of Israel. Her shining confidence, her amazing dance classes, and her supportive, loving nature has illuminated the lives of so many.
“I want my boudoir photos to tell women that I survived, and you will too. I’m 46. I’m divorced. I’m out here living my best life. Whatever you need to survive, you will. Life is not over because you had a mishap.
I’m standing in my power today because I’m embracing who I am.”
“When I was healing from breast cancer, I didn’t have many things to look at. I saw a lot of really train-wrecked photos and sad faces. Hopefully someone will see these and say, OK she has scars, but she still smiles.”
“My boudoir experience was so amazing. I walked away feeling powerful. I have to say that Rebecca is really a queen. She speaks to you and your soul when she is taking your photos. This experience has added meaning to my womanhood. I learn something new about myself each day because I am in this stage of growth, but having a boudoir session really helped me embrace all of my flaws.”
Makeup by Tiferet Lehrman