Like everyone else in the Natural Hair Community, I was stunned and deeply saddened by the news that popular YouTube vlogger Meechy Monroe is battling a rare form of brain cancer.
Like so many others, I’ve been following, and have been inspired by Vaughn & Meechy (The Monroe sisters) since they started making videos. I got to meet them at an event hosted by TeamNatural in April and they were so kind and down to earth.
Sadly, a few days after this picture was taken Meechy suffered her first stroke.
On April 15, 2014 I had an unexplained stroke. Out of nowhere I was faced with slurred speech, facial drooping, and numbness in my right hand. This would be the first of three consecutive strokes and two brain surgeries over the next three months.
I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma (or vascular cancerous tumor) in my brain. The tumor caused me to suffer multiple mild strokes, which have led to certain physical and speech challenges including an Aphasia diagnosis (a disturbance of the delivery of language – not at all linked to a loss of intelligence). So I’m still the same Meechy! Just with some challenges.
This picture posted on the blog in her open letter to her fans shows how strong and resilient she is. Her family has set up a GiveForward campaign to assist with her recovery. Click here to DONATE.
#GetWellMeechy. There’s nothing too hard for God to do. We’re praying for your complete healing and recovery.
Until next time
Oh how did I miss this…this makes me sad!
Like you I was deeply saddened when I heard the news of Meechy having brain cancer. I’ve never met her but I have watched her YT videos and read many of her blog post. She’s definitely in my prayers. Love your post! #getwellmeechy
Hey girl. Thank you. Sorry I’m just seeing your comment. Yes, she’s super sweet. Praying she gets well too.