It's good to hear your reflections on the past 12 months. I am sure that for you it has been just that much harder because of losing your Mum as well. I am glad you are feeling well and ready to start living again. I know what you mean about feeling like it was dream. I sometimes felt like I was almost watching myself going through everything because it all felt so disconnected from my previous life.
It is just coming up to 12 months since finishing treatment for me and my mood is settling. I actually went through a period a couple of months ago of just needing to distance myself from anything cancer related and get involved in my family and life in general once more.
You sound like you have made your peace with what has happened and that you find yourself moving forward towards the next stage of life with that lovely family of yours. Life can be so good again and so much more precious because of what we endure. That strength and courage that you and your Mum shared will help you step out into the world again. Keep in touch. :) Deanne xxx