January 2025
I Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Twice, Here's Why I'm Still Standing
My name is Opal, and I am a twice-diagnosed breast cancer overcomer. Not a survivor, an overcomer, and there is a difference.
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The Little C & MeA Breast Cancer Survivorship Community
Real conversations, gentle support, and a sisterhood for women navigating breast cancer, guided by Opal, a three-time breast cancer overcomer who understands the challenges, fears, and hopes that come with every step of the journey.


Founder
Opal McKnight‑Kleinsasser
3-Time Breast Cancer Overcomer
The Founder's Story
"I know what it feels like to hear the words you never expected. I also know what it means to come through them with hope intact."
I'm Opal, born and raised in Jamaica, now calling Canada home, and a three-time breast cancer overcomer. What was meant to silence me became my calling: to walk alongside women navigating breast cancer with honesty, humour, and faith that refuses to quit.
When I was diagnosed, I made the deeply personal decision to follow a naturopathic healing path rather than conventional chemotherapy or radiation. It was a courageous choice that shaped not only my recovery but also the way I understand healing, as a whole journey of body, spirit, and community. That experience lit the fire in me to build The Little C & Me, because every woman deserves support that honors her own path.
This community was born from that fire, a warm place where no woman has to feel unseen or alone, no matter what healing path she walks. Whether you are navigating conventional treatment, holistic care, or a blend of both, you are welcome here. There is no single right way, only the way that is right for you. Through the podcast, conversations, and the growing sisterhood we are building together, I'm here to listen, to share, and to remind you that your story is still unfolding.
A Lifetime Friend's Perspective
Some friendships are a gift, and then there are friendships like mine with Opal, ones that become part of your very foundation.
I have had the privilege of calling Opal my friend since we were six years old. Through every stage of life, she has been more than a friend; she has been my confidant, my sounding board, my voice of reason, and what I often call my lifelong, unofficial counselor. No matter the challenge, celebration, heartbreak, or triumph, Opal has always been there with wisdom, compassion, and unwavering support.
As the mother of my Godchildren, she is family in every sense of the word. I have watched her nurture, love, and inspire those around her with a strength that is both gentle and extraordinary.
— Nadia M
Friend of 40+ Years
The Podcast
Honest conversations from the heart of survivorship. Listen on your favourite platform, anytime you need a sister's voice.
On the courage it takes to speak up for your treatment, your healing, and your own becoming.
A tender conversation about leaning on prayer, family, and the small daily mercies that carry you through.
Opal opens up about her second diagnosis, and the unexpected gifts hidden inside walking the road twice.
Available on every platform

From Overcomer to Advocate
I love meeting and sharing stories with people on this journey, all around the world. If you're looking for a speaker who will move your audience with truth and hope, let's talk.
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Honest reflections, hard-won lessons, and quiet encouragement, written from the heart.
January 2025
My name is Opal, and I am a twice-diagnosed breast cancer overcomer. Not a survivor, an overcomer, and there is a difference.
Read MoreFebruary 2025
Everyone told me breast cancer doesn't hurt. They were wrong, at least when it came to my body, and I nearly missed my diagnosis because of that myth.
Read MoreFebruary 2025
After my diagnosis I made a decision: if I'm going to die, it will not be because of what I put in my mouth. That decision changed everything.
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A companion for women navigating breast cancer, daily encouragement, journaling, community, and tools rooted in the lessons of Opal's own journey.
Devotionals, affirmations and meditations to anchor your day.
Track symptoms, milestones and reflections, privately.
A safe space to connect with women who truly understand.
Get in Touch
Whether you need a listening ear, a guided conversation, or a voice to inspire your audience, there is a way to connect.
A warm, no-pressure conversation to see how Opal can best support you on your journey. Come as you are.
Book Your Free CallA dedicated personal session to go beneath the surface. Come ready to be heard, supported, and reminded that your story is still unfolding.
Book Your SessionLooking for a guest or speaker who will move and inspire your audience? Tell us about your event or show.
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Not ready to book? Have a question? Just need a word of encouragement? Drop Opal a note. She reads every message.