"Mommy, Are You Going to Die?" | The Story of Shana Alayev's Fight For Life

"Mommy, Are You Going to Die?" | The Story of Shana Alayev's Fight For Life

Author: Meaningful Minute August 2, 2025 Duration: 57:43

Meet Shana Alayev, a wife, mother of four, and speech therapist who is facing stage four cancer with brutal honesty, raw humor, and unshakable emunah. In this emotional and deeply human conversation, Shana opens up about her journey: from a delayed diagnosis during pregnancy to navigating treatment, parenting through pain, and redefining faith, purpose, and resilience every single day. Her story isn't just about illness, it's about choosing hope when the path is unclear, and finding light in the darkest places.

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