Hope Abounds Collective

Welcome to this survivorship-focused wellness and encouragement space. Walking in the woods was healing to me on the hard, healing, and hopeful days. For years. On paths mowed in the peaceful woods by my husband. May you find such a beautiful place to walk on your healing journey. My goal is to offer faith-focused encouragement and resources supporting women navigating life after cancer and serious illness. Like me. Let's walk!

Looking for a Chariot and Finding Hope

Sharon O'Connor

Published on: 11/07/2026

I did not know what kind of chariot would appear this time, but I was hoping there would be something to carry us past the surgeon’s point blank pronouncement that morning of, “Well you absolutely will need surgery, no question.”

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I Don't Want to Feel a Thing

Sharon O'Connor

Published on: 05/07/2026

Life sometimes makes you feel like you don’t want to feel a thing. But then God allows you to look back and see His love and care even through the breathtaking distress, the anger, an

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