A few years ago, Shannen Doherty was fighting a very public battle with breast cancer. The incredibly strong woman documented her journey through chemo, shaving her head, her most difficult days, and most importantly, her positive attitude through the struggle.
In 2016, Doherty decided to participate in the “Love Your Spouse” challenge and dedicate her Instagram for one week to her husband, Kurt Iswarienko. Doherty was only a few days into her seven-day tribute at the time, but the photos are an inspiration to us all.
1. “Our wedding was exceptional and not for the big event it was,” Doherty wrote.
She continued, “It was exceptional because we committed for better or worse, in sickness or in health to love and cherish one another. Those vows have never meant more than they do now.â€
2. “I can honestly say that we always have a great time together.”
She went on to thank Iswarienko for being her ‘best friend.’ These two have been through thick and thin together, and are strong as they ever.
3. “There are many faces to cancer. This is one of them. Chemo Day With Kurtis by my side.”
4. “Bright and early, in the car, listening to #thenational with my dream team Kurtis and Rosa.”
“Feeling blessed, loved, and happy for this beautiful day. Today is #chemoday and that means that I’m one step closer to being almost done.â€
5. Doherty has since beaten cancer. With Iswarienko by her side, every day is a new adventure.
Share her story today to inspire those around you to love with all their strength and fight through tragedy with courage and joy for the day they’ve been given.
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