Here we go 🌸

I can so identify with your feelings of exhaustion and anxiety. It was this time last year that I was in a similar situation. No easy words BUT you are going through the worst part I think. Once the surgery/treatment plan is underway it does get easier. I also lost weight because I just couldn’t eat, even though I knew I had to try. I also had major issues with sleep which didn’t help. 12 months down the track I am in a much better ‘space’. I have put on most of the weight I lost and fortunately my treatment - surgery/radiation/ Letrozole hasn’t knocked me around too much. The anxiety is still there, especially when the follow up appointments and scans are scheduled. I can also identify with your feelings of keeping on a positive note for those around you. My 2 children are adults now but I felt very strongly that I wanted to prevent them from stressing too much if I could. There is no easy way I don’t think - you need to navigate the days & weeks ahead in a way that works for you. It does get easier once that initial shock & fear of the unknown subsides. This network is a great reference place and sounding board.
i wish you well in the weeks ahead as you work through this horrible journey. Take time for you and remember to ask all those questions of the doctors you deal with. There is light at the end of the tunnel - just takes a while to get there. 🌹🌹🌹