Rosie Fawehimi is a model, content creator and mother of two. She found the lump in the shower, a week before her daughter’s first birthday. It felt different, but she never imagined it could be breast cancer. At 35, she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, and her life suddenly reorganized around one small discovery. “I was shocked, scared and so worried about what my future looked like,” she recalls. “I just worried about not being here to watch my children grow up.”

What she carries from that moment isn’t simply a story of battle. It’s a story of listening — to her body, to what it was quietly telling her, and to what really mattered once the noise fell away.

Before her diagnosis, everyday worries could easily feel important. But when health is suddenly at stake, perspective changes. “Health is all that matters,” Rosie reflects. “When your health is on the line, you realise none of those things matter.”

For Rosie, luxury now has a much simpler meaning. “Just being alive is a luxury,” she says. Today, it is found in the moments that might once have seemed ordinary — time with family, a quiet evening, or a walk through the woods. “I love being in nature and seeing the dappled sun through the trees. Nothing makes me happier.”

After everything she has experienced, being present has become one of the greatest luxuries of all.

Three years on, Rosie knows she has changed. Surgical menopause, a slower metabolism and hot flushes have all changed her relationship with her body. She still misses parts of who she was before, but she is gradually finding her way back. “As my hair is growing and the trauma fades, I do feel more like myself,” she says. “I’m enjoying life more, finding my way back with fashion and reconnecting with who I was before.”

That return has come through small everyday rituals. Her nighttime routine — magnesium butter and silk pyjamas — has become a simple moment of comfort. “It sets me up for a good night’s sleep and makes me so happy.”

Dressing has also taken on a new meaning. Materials and layers help her manage hot flushes, while good-quality fabrics give her a sense of comfort and confidence. “Materials are so important to help regulate my temperature. Good quality luxury fabrics and layers give me the confidence that I can manage hot flushes.”

To any woman on a similar path, Rosie’s message is simple: “You’re stronger than you know and you’re not alone. There’s a community of women with you every step of the way — I found mine online.”

And if she could speak to herself at the very beginning, frightened and uncertain, she knows exactly what she would say: “Enjoy life, do things now, and be brave — because you never know what’s round the corner.”

Rosie’s journey began with a moment of noticing — a reminder of the importance of knowing your own body. Take time each month to become familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel. If you notice a new lump, thickening, or changes to the breast or nipple, speak with your healthcare provider. Sometimes, paying attention to one small change can be the beginning of something important.