Our family became a statistic

A young woman tells her story of overcoming guilt and finding fresh strength for life.

Cecilia's battle with cancer was tough. Just when she thought it was over, the cancer recurred, and she had to have a mastectomy. As difficult as it was, she chose to lean on her family and to fight for her life. Today, she is helping others do the same.

Do you know the difference between sympathy and empathy? Why do we need empathy anyway? In this episode our guests share how they've experienced the power of empathy in their own lives and why they think it's such an important skill in our society today. 

I Am Second Executive Producer, John Humphrey and I Am Second Africa Director, Dave Kruger  talk about I Am Second and the impact  it has had. 

When we take time to know people from other generations, our experiences are enriched by theirs. Justine and Ivy have decades between them, but their bond is made strong by mutual respect and love.