Robin Roberts has always been a fighter, and her resilience shines through in every aspect of her life. Now, after beating not one but two major health battles, she's sharing some powerful life lessons with her fans. This isn't just about surviving cancer and myelodysplastic syndrome—it's about thriving and finding meaning in every moment.
Lessons Learned Through Trials and Triumphs
When you think about someone who embodies strength and grace under pressure, Robin Roberts comes to mind. At 59, she's learned to navigate life's toughest challenges with wisdom and humor. During an exclusive interview with Closer Weekly, she revealed a key lesson she's taken away from her experiences.
“One thing I’ve come to realize is that we shouldn’t compare our pain or despair with others,” Robin said while attending Lifetime’s Stolen My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story premiere on January 13. “It’s easy to feel like what we’re going through is the biggest struggle, but everyone has something they’re dealing with. It’s not about comparing—it’s about understanding and supporting each other.”
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“This Too Shall Pass”
For Robin, the journey hasn’t been easy, but she’s found solace in the idea that even the darkest moments are temporary. “I’m a living, breathing example of ‘This too shall pass,’” she explained. “In my dressing room, I have a little sign that says ‘this too shall pass … now would be good.’”
She went on to say, “We all want to rush through the hard times, but there’s a reason for everything we face. These challenges teach us valuable lessons, and they give us the opportunity to help others who might be struggling too.”
From ESPN to 'Good Morning America'
Before she became a household name on Good Morning America, Robin was a well-known sportscaster at ESPN. Her career took a dramatic turn when she faced two life-threatening illnesses: breast cancer and myelodysplastic syndrome, a condition that affects bone marrow. Despite these challenges, she returned to work with incredible determination.
“I don’t try to be one of those people who says, ‘Every day is a gift,’” Robin once told AARP magazine. “But everything that happens from now on is what we call ‘lagniappe’ in the Gulf—a little extra something. That mindset keeps me grounded and grateful.”
