Letting go of being superwoman!
I have been hesitating writing this for a while, but here goes! When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, of course I was stunned by being delivered the news by the doctor at Breast Screen, ...
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Big hugs to you @FLClover. I really understand.
I think I pushed and pushed myself until bc. I wish I didn't get it too but it sure halted me pushing myself again. A couple of years before bc I wanted so much not to be working. I knew my limit was reached but I never said that to anyone at work. I just struggled on until I could retire early at 57. Then bc came along.
Now I am 59 and post bc active treatment and I am grateful for my new life and freedom. I just became a grandmother a week ago and am just in love with my little grandson. New life, new hope. I am going to enjoy my time with my family, travel in my camper and just be free of my own stresses. I am living in the moment and enjoying simple things like my morning coffee.
I think I pushed and pushed myself until bc. I wish I didn't get it too but it sure halted me pushing myself again. A couple of years before bc I wanted so much not to be working. I knew my limit was reached but I never said that to anyone at work. I just struggled on until I could retire early at 57. Then bc came along.
Now I am 59 and post bc active treatment and I am grateful for my new life and freedom. I just became a grandmother a week ago and am just in love with my little grandson. New life, new hope. I am going to enjoy my time with my family, travel in my camper and just be free of my own stresses. I am living in the moment and enjoying simple things like my morning coffee.