Trying to get on with my "new life"
Today marks a milestone for me. A milestone which I'm sure women who have NOT been diagnosed with bc would struggle to understand, in fact, I've mentioned my milestone to a few family members and I g...
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@KatyJoy There should be a trophy emoji on this page :)
That everyday reality stuff is big. Last Friday evening I went grocery shopping. Just seeing everyone out, going to dinner - having fun on a regular weekend. I felt like I was visiting from another planet. But I was thrilled to be out doing my own shopping for the first time since surgery too.
I take heart that, while everyone else looks so 'normal' and peaceful, there are many more people out there, with many stories that are not written on their faces. (Not that I wish it on them - I mean in the sense that I'm not 'the odd one out'). Who ever loses it in public? Almost no-one.
You are brave enough to reach out for joy - the joy of your work. I'm about to start back at my study (was due to commence honours the week I had surgery :/ ) - and I'm really surprised about how 'wobbly' I feel about making a commitment. It's like "so...so I just get back to work?" Feel like I only just got used to the idea of maybe not having a future - only to be reminded that I need to start acting like I do have one - because I probably do - and it ain't gonna happen by itself. It's totally weird.
Big hug in celebration of your inner - and outer milestones!
(Hmm, there should be a dog emoji too.)
That everyday reality stuff is big. Last Friday evening I went grocery shopping. Just seeing everyone out, going to dinner - having fun on a regular weekend. I felt like I was visiting from another planet. But I was thrilled to be out doing my own shopping for the first time since surgery too.
I take heart that, while everyone else looks so 'normal' and peaceful, there are many more people out there, with many stories that are not written on their faces. (Not that I wish it on them - I mean in the sense that I'm not 'the odd one out'). Who ever loses it in public? Almost no-one.
You are brave enough to reach out for joy - the joy of your work. I'm about to start back at my study (was due to commence honours the week I had surgery :/ ) - and I'm really surprised about how 'wobbly' I feel about making a commitment. It's like "so...so I just get back to work?" Feel like I only just got used to the idea of maybe not having a future - only to be reminded that I need to start acting like I do have one - because I probably do - and it ain't gonna happen by itself. It's totally weird.
Big hug in celebration of your inner - and outer milestones!
(Hmm, there should be a dog emoji too.)