Welcome

to Lipstick and Light

A space born from long hospital corridors, quiet prayers, life-changing surgeries and the slow, sacred work of healing.

After facing stage II ovarian cancer, a full hysterectomy, and later lung cancer surgery, I have learned that healing is not only physical — it is emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal.

Here, I write gently and honestly about recovery, reflection, gratitude, grief, beauty, and the rediscovery of self after cancer.

Lipstick and Light is where I release, where I breathe, where I gather strength and where I hold space for anyone walking through their own tender season.

If you are here seeking comfort, understanding, or simply a reminder that softness can coexist with strength, you are welcome.

Let us heal — slowly, bravely, and together.

〜Yusnimah〜

Where I Am Right Now

Recently, I found out that my cancer has progressed. After my initial diagnosis and treatment for ovarian cancer, including surgery and chemotherapy, recent imaging has unfortunately shown new metastatic areas, affecting the liver and lymph nodes. It’s still something I’m processing, and I don’t think it has fully settled in yet. There are moments where it feels very real, and others where it still feels distant. What feels important for me to acknowledge and to remember, is

5 days ago2 min read

Healing Nerves, Healing Me: Two Months After Lung Surgery

Two months ago, I had lung surgery to remove a cancerous nodule, marking my second cancer diagnosis in one year. I prepared myself for the usual recovery symptoms: soreness, fatigue, and limited movement. But what truly caught me off guard was the nerve pain. It wasn’t just surface-level discomfort. It was sharp, tingling, sometimes burning sensations wrapping around my ribs and incision area. Some days it came in waves. Other days it lingered quietly in the background. And m

Mar 52 min read

The Hardest Move: Starting Over in a Body That’s Been Through Too Much

I took the first step back into exercise and breathing after lung surgery, and nothing about it felt strong, empowering, or graceful. It was slow, painful, emotional, and deeply humbling. Needing help with things that once felt automatic reminded me just how fragile my body feels right now and how far I am from the woman I used to be. Lifting my arms felt like lifting concrete. Breathing felt tight, unfamiliar, and scary. And yet, I showed up. Healing this second time hits di

Feb 42 min read

I believe in living life to the fullest, embracing every moment, and finding light in the darkest of times.

Lipstick and Light - Embracing Life

A Little About Me

I’m Yusnimah Bousigues—a proud mother, devoted wife, beauty lover, and creator of joy in everyday life.

In 2025, I faced ovarian cancer and underwent a full hysterectomy, followed later by a lung cancer diagnosis and surgery. Today, I am embracing this season of healing with patience, courage, and grace.

Lipstick and Light is my space to share hope, resilience, and the beauty of living fully—even in life’s hardest seasons.

Still me. Still healing. Still shining.

One step at a time.