Thanks for your lovely message Mandy...yes, my Mum was a wonderful lady and she is missed by us all! Especially my Dad who is now learning to live without her for the first time in nearly 65 years.
I am thankful to have this site to share my concerns and learn from other women such as yourself ....you are testament to others that we can and will get through this "hicccup" in our lives. When you were diagnosed I had just had my baby boy and toddler daughter running around....fabulous days for me but you would have just started your own journey....which you have come through and now inspiring us newbies!
I did recieve a referral from a counsellor on suggestion from the breast care nurse due to my 2 terrible bouts of news....and so far this has been a positive move. It is true that as Mum's we expect to be able to cope with anything but we are not as brave or strong as everyone expects us to be....I must admit I have had a few melt-downs infront of my kids! They can see I am actually just human not some kind of super-woman for the first time in their lives....hard for us all!
Sending you a big cyber hug and wishing you a lovely day...Jenny x