12 months post Breast Cancer
I recently celebrated the 12 month anniversary of my diagnosis. What a relief it was to have put that year consisting of diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, hair loss among other side eccects, and rad...
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Hi Deanne,
I'm coming up to my two year anniversary and was surprised to feel all those negative feelings washing over me again. I don't think we ever truly get over the impact this rotten disease has on our lives. Like Kay my children are older and it has been hard enough for them, so I can't imagine how difficult it has been for you with a young child. The whole process puts such a strain on everything. My partner has been wonderful throughout it all but I have to admit that once all the treatment was over we both pretty much crashed and it created quite a strain on our relationship. I encouraged him to talk to someone and I started seeing a psychologist. It has really helped! The main thing to remember is that it is ok to have these feelings and to feel sorry for yourself. Unless they have been through it no-one truly understands what you're going through.
Take care of yourself. Christmas is always such a busy time and we're usually worrying about everyone else. Try to take some time out for yourself, even it's just an hour.
Caren