LOSER
So please bear with me. This may seem self indulgent. I have to get it out. Maybe I am not alone in my feelings.
I work hard to stay positive, to maintain some hope as it seems to be running out. I...
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Your blog is very thought provoking.I too,don't understand the use of words like 'battle' and 'winning' to describe breast cancer outcomes.It's just so random as to who survives and who doesn't.Even "lucky'and 'unlucky' don't seem like appropriate words to use but are probably closer to the reality of bc.It takes alot of guts and bravery to keep going back for more chemo so you certainly aren't a failure Amanda.You've done your personal best with this cancer thing. You are a lovely mum and have produced 3 gorgeous children - that's a great achievement. How strange that our bodies are so amazing and can produce such little miracles and then can let us down with a cancer we can't control.I am sad that the latest chemo didn't help you Amanda but I hope you get more time with your family.Far from being a failure or a super hero,I think you are an inspirational woman.
love and hugs,Tonya xx