My name is Jacqueline and I am a sophomore at Boston. I went to an event put on by the university, Lunafest, and I saw your documentary, DEAR TALULA. I cannot even begin to explain how much watching your story affected me.

My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer just months after my cousin, her son, Thomas was born. It was then that my family (my mom's side) found out that we had the gene and that my mom had inherited it too. From that point on, my mom was proactive and took every precaution... Even with countless mammograms, doctor visits, and genetic counseling, just two years after my aunt's diagnosis, a lump was discovered in my mom's breast and proved to be cancerous.

Until your film, I didn't think twice about how my mom's cancer has proven her to be a much stronger character than I ever gave her credit for. I see the strength and spirit you had now in my mom. There were so many worries and fears that you depicted in the film that relates to all those who deal with this disease.

During and after your film, I cried for the first time about breast cancer. I cried about my aunt, my mom, and the network of women we have gotten to know who are affected by the disease. I also cried for myself and I realized that I am a lot more affected by this disease than I thought. I found that I was afraid, but that I shouldn't be. It is people like you that are inspirational examples of what kind of attitude to hold. I hope to find the same strength and positive perspective as you did if ever I have to face the disease.

You really did a wonderful job depicting the hardships and struggles as well as bringing a light of hope to it all. I loved, LOVED your film and just wanted to compliment you on it. Thank you so much.
~ Jacqueline, daughter of a breast cancer survivor, Boston

... I saw your documentary and I wanted to tell you how much I loved it. You really let the audience in and made it a very personal, intimate and loving experience. It was really helpful to me to see what you went through, because it has helped me understand what my sister is going through.
~ Wendy, sister of a breast cancer survivor, Los Angeles

I just had to send you an email to tell you how much your film touched me! I wanted to thank you for being so courageous and sharing your story. It was very difficult for me to watch (I cried for 34 mins) since I am a mother of two small children and I lost my father to cancer last year. It was a beautiful film and it made me realize how blessed I am with a great family and friends. Thank you again for sharing your story.
~ Melissa, Boulder, Colorado