New to blogging, new to breast cancer

Hi Leanne, You have just done something wonderful, and that is ask for support. There are so many of us, but thats the good news, because we are survivors :) as will you be too! Its a bumpy road, Leonie has given you some great advice, find support in your area, because there will be someone not too far away that has walked this road, and even if their journey is not exactly the same, you willstill have so much in common. We will be here, always. My tip would be to always listen to your body, and treat yourself like a best friend. There will be some ordinary days, but some EXTRAORDINARY ones too! I am 49, four year survivor, planning a massive 50th fundraising for BCNA, something I never thought I would do. Blogging through my early days certainly helped, sharing with someone else your thoughts and emotions is terrific, because no-one else will 'get it' like another woman going through or who has been through it. Find Look Good Feel Good, I drove 2 hours to get to one - they are FABULOUS. I found the first chemo the hardest, mentally but then once Id done that first one, and I knew I could do it again, and that in itself is terribly empowering, and gave me the strength to continue. Be honest to yourself and honest to those closest, so they know how you really feel. I love my bond with my pink friends and you will be in my thoughts, big hugs :) PS please remember that no two women are the same, each woman reacts, copes, shares, things differently, a bit like having a baby, all conceived, carried, delivered and completely unique - cancer too is the same. You are unique and your experience will be unique