“Our New Normal”

Mia took part in a series of interviews about teens fighting cancer, hoping to provide others in the future with a valuable resource. Her experiences would be recalled in the book "A New Normal", gracing the cover with her beautiful smile.

"Our New Normal” is a collection of personal stories of teens with cancer. It is a resource for teens who have been diagnosed as well as their loved ones, to learn what it feels like to have chemo, how to remain mentally strong throughout this process, and what positives can be gleaned from facing cancer".

Compiled, photographed, and edited by Brian Braff.

"For teens diagnosed with cancer, everyday struggles and priorities are inherently different than that of other teenagers. I can’t imagine what it’s like to have to battle so hard just to see another day. […] Our New Normal provides a community for those teens. These stories let them know they’re not alone. It gives them hope, advice, and new perspectives."

--Kendall Jenner, supermodel and television personality