The last illusion of control dissolves
My life travels are always imposed on. From ex-fiances to university bureaucracy, years of my life have been wasted by other people. Being about others has left me a 31 year old with no degree, asset...
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Inkpetal, I'm so sorry that you feel so helpless in the face of this, as we all do. Having to accept that our lives have to be put on hold while we go through operations and treatment for this horrible disease is very hard to do. Twelve years ago I nearly died of heart failure, and was off work for nine months. A friend who had and still has cancer give me the advice to take my life 'step by step, breath by breath', and to try not to worry about what would happen in a month's time. It helped get me through that horrible time, and I am using it for this as well.
My mastectomy, reconstruction and reduction of the other breast is on Tuesday, and I am deliberately not thinking beyond that about what further treatment I might need, and so cope this way.
Remember that we are here to support you, and are only keystrokes away. We too feel and understand the frustration and anger that you are now feeling as huge parts of your life have to come under the control of others. Here you will find support and understanding.
Take care of yourself
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