Round Three. Chemo class taught me that chemo “these days” tends to be very manageable, almost “easy” because of the meds used to manage side effects. Chemo class also taught me that rounds tend
The night before chemo infusion days were always so heavy. I was oddly grateful to be at that intersection. Provided I woke up, which I learned not to take for granted, I would show
I’ve had a lot of quiet today and have found myself quite reflective. Is it okay to say that birthdays are really hard for me? I mean, I’m grateful for them….each one…as they number
41. Oh how birthdays are a both+and for me… I’ve been lonely on some birthdays… both sad to be alone and glad to be deeply loved by the special few. I’ve been lost on
I haven’t had much “space” today. But just now on a walk, Chris and I were talking about 2021 and medical insurance as it’s that time of the year… and wow. How this conversation
I thought it would be authentic of me to answer my questions from yesterday for myself… So: “What happens inside when I hear authenticity (even if it is hard to hear)?”When I experience authenticity
Really think about the answer to this question:“What happens inside yourself when you hear authenticity (even if it is hard to hear)?” Now this one:“What happens inside yourself when you hear inauthenticity (even if
I have really struggled today with being in my own skin. Man, breast cancer wreaks havoc on self-image. And the heart-hurt of that is deep and very painful. The “and” part of today –
It’s an interesting both+and today. I’ve been really sick. Like, so sick that I got “that call” …the one that changed everything. So sick that I wanted to die. So sick that I couldn’t
CancerMessedMeUpBad. CancerMessedMeUpGood. I feel different about everything. I’m backwards and inside out, I’m upside down and I’m missing body parts. I have it in my head that cancer is a win/win – I die,