Blog Post
Hello Celeste,
Thank you for your missive I read your blog story and the one thing that truly resonated with me is the line in which you tell readers that BC is going to be with you for the rest of ones life, it's not something that allows women to 'put it behind them and move on with their lives'.
Having finally told my family about my condition ( and granted they have only known for a week where as I have known 5 months) they all seem to be implying whether silently or verbally that I need to move on and put it behind me. I realize I must always show a public face to family and never, ever speak about it or show any emotions. I relaize that this is my familys way of dealing with the BC.
Nobody has asked me 'How are you managing?' Bearing this burden has had a heavy toll on my mind and body there are days when I don't know where I will find the strength to keep being strong. There are days when all I want and need is to have someone close to lean on. But I now realize that is selfish and I must learn to toughen up.