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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I’m back home in the 901 and going through one hell of a season with breast cancer. So today, I’m asking my people to show my Healing Fund a little Memphis love. If 901 people gave just $9.01… 👀💗 spot.fund/MarlasHealin... #901Day #Memphis #BreastCancerJourney #CancerSucks #HealingJourney

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Jamaican parents will recommend tea before they’ll recommend almost anything else. Honestly…they’ve earned my respect. 😂🇯🇲 #Jamaican #CaribbeanCulture

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Healing isn’t linear. Some mornings I wake up feeling like myself. Some mornings I don’t. Both count. #HealingJourney #BreastCancer

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I talked about managing stress while navigating real life in my latest YouTube video. If you’re carrying a lot right now, I hope it encourages you. 🎥 f.mtr.cool/qrmjgzvgps #MentalHealth #HealingJourney

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

As a swim coach, one of the first things I teach is to breathe. Funny how life keeps bringing me back to that lesson. #SwimCoach #LifeLessons

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

As a swim coach, one of the first things I teach is to breathe. Funny how life keeps bringing me back to that lesson. #SwimCoach #LifeLessons

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

As a swim coach, one of the first things I teach is to breathe. Funny how life keeps bringing me back to that lesson. #SwimCoach #LifeLessons

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

People say, “Take it one day at a time.” Turns out that’s actually pretty solid advice. I’ve stopped trying to solve next month while I’m still living today. #HealingJourney #BreastCancer

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

One of the biggest lessons cancer has taught me is that people often give advice because they love you. But sometimes what you really need isn’t advice. You just need someone willing to sit with you. I unpack that in my newest video. 🎥 f.mtr.cool/sodttufqrp #BreastCancer #HealingJourney

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I’ve realized there’s a difference between eliminating stress and learning how to live through it. I’m still figuring that out one day at a time. I shared more of those thoughts in my latest video if you’d like to watch. 🎥 f.mtr.cool/vphmozhoho #HealingJourney #RealLife

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

People keep telling me, “Don’t stress.” I know they mean well. But when you’re navigating breast cancer, caregiving, medical bills, and trying to hold onto some version of normal… it’s not that simple. I talked about that in my latest video. 🎥 youtu.be/gpsSlmUdl9Q #BreastCancer #MentalHealth

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Everyone Says "Don't Stress"... But Life Doesn't Work That Way | Breast Cancer Journal

YouTube video by Marla Hunter [Hooper]

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A reminder to myself: You don’t have to have everything figured out to keep moving forward. #LifeLessons #Healing

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Life is weird. One minute you’re planning international education conferences. The next minute you’re comparing applesauce brands. #RealLife #HealingJourney

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Current hobbies include: • doctor’s appointments • hydrating • pretending I don’t need a nap #BreastCancer #DarkHumor

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

God has met me in places I never wanted to be. And somehow that’s become part of the story. #Faith #HealingJourney

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I’m learning that faith isn’t always certainty. Sometimes it’s taking the next step anyway. #FaithJourney #RealLife

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Some of my most honest prayers have happened this year. Not polished. Not impressive. Just honest. #Faith #Healing

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

What’s something a sport taught you about life? #SportsLife #Learning

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Some people think swimming is about strength. It’s actually about trust. #Swimming #Mindset

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

One thing swimming taught me: Fighting the water usually makes things worse. #SwimCoach #LifeLessons

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Some seasons are for building. Some are for healing. The hard part is knowing which season you’re in. #LifeLessons #Healing

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I used to measure my worth by what I produced. I’m trying to measure it differently now. #PersonalGrowth #Healing

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Rest still feels unnatural to me. I’m working on that. #HealingJourney #Rest

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Educators: what’s one thing you wish people understood about your job? #TeacherLife #Education

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The best educators I know are still learning. The moment you think you’ve arrived, you’ve stopped growing. #EducationLeadership #LifelongLearning

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

After years in education, one thing I know for sure: Kids learn best when they feel seen. Everything else starts there. #Education #TeacherLife

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

If you’ve never had proper Jamaican cocoa tea, I don’t know how to explain the comfort you’re missing. #JamaicanFood #CaribbeanCulture

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Being Jamaican-American means having relatives on multiple continents and somehow still ending up in the same WhatsApp group. #JamaicanDiaspora #Family

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Jamaican parents really believed one cup of tea could solve at least 75% of life’s problems. Honestly… they weren’t always wrong. #Jamaican #CaribbeanLife

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Breast cancer recovery update: Apparently sneezing is now a high-risk activity. Nobody warned me. #DarkHumor #BreastCancer

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Caregiving taught me something important: The people doing the caring need care too. We don’t talk about that enough. #CaregiverLife #RealLife

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Nobody talks about how much time illness steals. Not just days on a calendar. Time spent waiting. Time spent recovering. Time spent planning around appointments. It’s a different kind of exhaustion. #BreastCancer #HealingJourney spot.fund/hvplvtvsc

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

One thing years of teaching swimming taught me: Panic makes you sink faster. The same is true in life. Breathe first. Then figure out your next move. #SwimCoach #LifeLessons

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

One thing breast cancer has taught me: Your body will eventually tell the truth your mind keeps trying to negotiate with. Rest isn’t a reward. It’s a requirement. I’m still learning that lesson. #BreastCancer #Healing

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A little reintroduction. I’m Marla. Memphis-born with deep Jamaican roots. Educator. Swim coach. Consultant. Storyteller. These days I’m also navigating breast cancer, healing, and learning who I am outside of constant productivity. #RealLife #HealingJourney

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I was supposed to take my meds at 8am to prevent any pain, but my body was so tired that I just slept. Took meds at 12pm and laid back down. Waiting for the meds to kick in. spot.fund/MarlasHealingJourney #breastcancer

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

One thing breast cancer surgery recovery has taught me is that your chest muscles are apparently involved in every human activity imaginable. Sneezing? Problem. Reaching? Problem. Existing too aggressively? Also a problem. 😭 #BreastCancer #DarkHumor

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Hey! 👋🏿 I know it’s been a min but I’ve been very tired. Right now I’m having a headache like none other. I have no appetite but I eat because I have to take my medication. #cancer

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Black women: please do not skip your mammograms. Early detection matters, and too many of us are diagnosed later because symptoms are dismissed or appointments are delayed. Your health matters. Schedule the appointment. 💛 #BreastCancer #BlackWomen

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Ok #algorithm you did your big one last time let’s see again. So hi 👋🏿. I’m Marla & I’m fighting breast cancer. I took a #leaveofabsence from #school & I’m abt to have to take another LOA. End of story I need #help. Shout out @nationaluniversity.bsky.social for being awesome spot.fund/hvplvtvsc

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

At this point my nervous system deserves paid time off.

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

My toxic trait is thinking one good nap, one worship song, and one well-seasoned Jamaican meal can fix emotional exhaustion. Sometimes it works though. #life

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I think a lot of us learned how to override ourselves in the name of being “reliable.” And then one day the body says: absolutely not 👀 Read the full piece: open.substack.com/pub/marlahun... #TeacherLife #HealthEquity

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Sitting still long enough to hear yourself

An evening reflection from Memphis, thunder clouds, and a season I didn’t plan for

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Hey #algorithm ppl me across people willing to donate to help me finish school. I had to take a leave of absence from my Ed.D programs at @nationaluniversity.bsky.social due to being diagnosed with breast cancer. spot.fund/hvplvtvsc I also made Dean’s List for the Winter 2026 Semester 😊

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

A friend checked on me through WhatsApp today. (Yes, I’m Jamaican-American. We use WhatsApp like oxygen 😭🇯🇲) I told her I restart chemo June 16. Weekly chemo for 3 months then radiation. I was told to stop hardheaded & share my wishlist. Here it is. 💛 heyitsmarla.com #BreastCancer #HealingJourney

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Marla @msmarlah.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

So help ya girl out here #algorithm. Things happening in my life right now • I am fighting #breastcancer • i have a #kindle • from #memphis • I’m a #caregiver to Daddy with #demtia • #BlackWoman #swimcoach • 22 yr #educator • #selfpublished #indieauthor • #Jamican

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