Choosing your words

@Afraser wouldn't "misadventure" be a more apt description?  But I guess the pathologist was trying to keep upbeat, but I have to wonder if he would think it an adventure if he was diagnosed with cancer?  All I can say is he must lead a very dull life if cancer is considered an adventure to him, SMH. :o

The problem is that word Journey in relation to breast cancer is well advertised.  I had some close friends and family often say to me it is YOUR Journey.  I just kept my mouth shut, but it did wear me down somewhat, and grated on my nerves.  Noticeably the medical team never kept saying to me it is YOUR Journey, so very thankful for that. :)

I agree @kezmusc that whoever came up with the word "journey" needs their head read.  Perhaps more aptly could be the logo, My Journey to hell and back. :D   Or, My Booby Prize, (sarcasm).

I had a pathologist once who referred to my ‘adventure’. I nearly bit his head off but thought better of it, he was wielding a large needle at the time. On reflection however, I realised it’s not a bad description. Some ‘adventures’ are fun, but some are horrible and some are like my partner’s description of flying (he had a pilot’s licence in the day): ‘Hours of boredom punctuated by moments of sheer terror’. 

Too true @Afraser,

Whoever came up with "journey" needs their head read.  I doubt any one of us likes that word and are inclined to slap people that say it to you.
More like an epic freaking up hill trek while dodging falling rocks. An intruder that breaks in while you aren't looking and vandalizes your place then just ducks out the back and hides in the bushes.
ughhh

@Afraser I like that description of cancer.  I have grown to loathe the word "journey",  will have a look at the article.

Love it!