When Your Pain is Your Strenght
Ruth Handler is the lady who created the famous doll Barbie and this doll has captured the imagination of many young girls. Not many know that she also created Nearly Me, a silicone prosthesis for breast‑cancer survivors.
After undergoing a mastectomy in 1970, she found the existing breast prosthetics products were both limited and uncomfortable. Instead of complaining, she tried to solve the problem herself. Thus, she created Nearly Me. Handler had used her pain and frustrations to create a life changing product; she is convinced that she is not the only lady who is looking for better alternatives. Life had deal her a bad card, many would have given up but she had played it beautifully.
Today, Nearly Me Technologies continues to produce silicone and foam prosthetics for post‑mastectomy care. Their products remain focused on comfort, natural appearance, and confidence restoration, staying true to Handler’s original mission.
If you are feeling life is unfair or disadvantaged, take a pause. Maybe there is a life changing opportunity that is hidden behind that pain.