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, ...
Forum Discussion
Over the years there have been many conversations here on this topic.
I worry, sometimes, about the tendency to blame ourselves for our disease. If we hadn't worked so hard, or made dubious choices, maybe things would have worked out differently. I wouldn't tolerate that narrative from anyone else when it comes to my disease, so I refuse to apply it to myself. I just don't think it is helpful.
We are products of our various environments but what has happened in the past can't be changed. Sure, you can try to avoid repeating history, but that has never been an overly successful strategy.
Yes, there are lifestyle decisions that increase risk of multiple diseases. We've known this in a modern medical environment for years. And known it for generations before science could prove it.
Rear view mirrors can be very useful if you want to go backwards, or want to see what is behind you. They are not what you should be focusing on if you want to move forward.
I worry, sometimes, about the tendency to blame ourselves for our disease. If we hadn't worked so hard, or made dubious choices, maybe things would have worked out differently. I wouldn't tolerate that narrative from anyone else when it comes to my disease, so I refuse to apply it to myself. I just don't think it is helpful.
We are products of our various environments but what has happened in the past can't be changed. Sure, you can try to avoid repeating history, but that has never been an overly successful strategy.
Yes, there are lifestyle decisions that increase risk of multiple diseases. We've known this in a modern medical environment for years. And known it for generations before science could prove it.
Rear view mirrors can be very useful if you want to go backwards, or want to see what is behind you. They are not what you should be focusing on if you want to move forward.