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I'm a friendly gal who loves taking photos that make you smile. I love what I do and I hope it shows. www.youbymia.com

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08/30/2025

Some favourite b&w’s from M&J’s day. 💕

Been working away on this gallery and can’t wait to share more.

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08/12/2025

Five years ago today I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

It’s a bizarre feeling, if I’m being honest. I can’t quite believe it’s been 5 years already; but also feels like a lifetime ago.

Five years is a big deal; a big milestone to hit. I’m grateful. I’m anxious. Overwhelmed. Tired. Proud. Scared.

I’ve been wanting to get out of town lately. Go away with friends, family, whoever’s available. I wasn’t sure why I’ve had that urge in the past week or so. I’ve had a busy summer and it’s nice to have some slow days now. But that feeling wouldn’t leave. I wanted to escape.

The last five years have been the hardest of my life by far. It’s a lot. It’s heavy. So much happened so quickly back then. And it’s all jumbled together. My grief over my diagnosis isn’t just that. It’s so much more.

And as much as I want to cheers to five years; to life and how lucky I am in this life, I equally want to skip over this day and all the grief it brings.

Because it’s not just 5 years since I was diagnosed.
It’s 5 years since we lost my father-in-law.
It’s now knowing my Grandma had only 6 months left.
My dad had 8 months left.
Lockdowns, distancing, online schooling.
Deciding on my surgery and what I wanted my body, my life to look like.
Heaviness over amputating my breast.
Research into chemotherapy and radiation.
Stress over what was to come.

So I’ll sit with this grief for as long as I need to today. And then I’ll celebrate - because I do know it’s a celebration. Every step of the way, I’ve celebrated the big and small moments, and today will be no different. I just need to remember, reflect and breathe first. Breathe through the unfairness of life, the heartbreak, the sadness, the stress… and then face the day and feel the sun on my face.

That’s survivorship to me. That’s what it looks like to be here, five years later. Healthy, strong, and proud of how far I’ve come. But still grieving. Always grieving. I’ve lost so much along the way.

But look what I’ve gained. 🫶🏼

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Photo by
Tattoo by .tooth

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08/11/2025

41 and still growing 🌻

Photo by
Florals
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08/07/2025

Obsessing over these moments from this beautiful day spent with these two and their lovely families and friends. 🫶🏼

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Florals:
Venue + planning:
Photos: 👋🏼

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07/27/2025

Last weekend was magical. It hits different when you’ve known the bride most of your life. Here’s a little taste of their beautiful day. 💕

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Venue:
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07/26/2025

Happy Birthday to the sweetest girl with the best giggle. 🥳💕 Love this 3 year old so much! My beautiful niece. Here’s to you and all the adventures to come. ♥️

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07/12/2025

My beautiful sister-in-law’s gorgeous fam. The sweetest smile and best giggle belongs to my incredible niece. 😍 I’m so excited to be Auntie Mia x2! Love these three (four!) so much. 🥰♥️

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07/01/2025

but make it patriotic. 🍁

While you’re celebrating Canada Day, reflecting on our history, the changes that need to be made, and the learning and unlearning we need to do, don’t forget to do your self breast exam.

Touch your tatas, folks! The more you know your body, the more likely you’ll know when something feels off. 🫶🏼

Take control of your health. You’re not too young!

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Wearing

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06/28/2025

Go Milo, it’s your birthday! 🥳 Our little guy is ONE today! He’s the bestest boy who makes our lives so much for fun and hectic. He’s even Darryl’s best friend (IYKYK). We love you so much, Milo! ♥️

06/14/2025

NINE. 🥳

Here’s to this silly, caring, sweet, gymnastic-loving, skin care obsessed, aspiring YouTube star, Stitch mega fan! She has the best laugh, is a wonderful friend and big cousin, and keeps us laughing.

She also happens to be my life coach and is truly incredible at it. Always giving me tough love and encouragement when I need it, reminding me that I’m enough, just as I am, and breathing with me when I get overwhelmed. She has said to me “it doesn’t have to be perfect to be amazing”, more times than I can count. And for a struggling perfectionist, that’s freeing.

Love this funny kid so much. I can’t believe my little bald baby is 9 years old. What a privilege to be her mom and watch her navigate life. So proud of you, Eva!

Happy Birthday!! 🎈

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