Ep50: Turning Survival Into Service: Finding Strength Through Two Cancer Journeys with Julie Rosenau

When Julie Rosenau was diagnosed with breast cancer at 38, she never imagined that her greatest challenge was still ahead. Just a few years later, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, her four-year-old son, Ellis, was diagnosed with leukemia.In this powerful conversation, Marilyn and Julie explore what it means to face the unimaginable—not once, but twice. Julie shares the fear, grief, resilience, and hard-earned wisdom that carried her family through both cancer journeys, and how those experiences inspired her to create Parent Strong, a program supporting caregivers of children with cancer.Together, they discuss survivorship, motherhood, advocacy, learning to receive help, and the profound truth that healing doesn't end when treatment does. This is a moving conversation about choosing hope, finding purpose in pain, and discovering strength you never knew you had.Support Julie's efforts for Blood Cancer United by clicking here.To reach out to Julie about Parent Strong, send her an email at [email protected].__________Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired — join today by clicking here.__________Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com__________I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy, a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order using the code ICHOOSEHAPPY at TheComfy.com