How do you handle the big anniversaries?
Hey everyone Its the first anniversary of my surgery date tomorrow; the fateful day I parted ways with what was left of my tumour, a third of my breast, and about 23 lymph nodes. I always try t...
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So glad things are better. For newbies its probably still hard.
I remember the week of it. Hard to forget as so close to Xmas. However my other losses are prominent. The loss of a dear pet, farewelling my SIL by phone as she slipped into an unconscious state days before she passed. I reflect. I sometimes write a blog, and acknowledge that I'm still here, scars and all, and many I knew are not.
But I think instead of sadness it should be a celebration of life. Do something you love. ..and reflect on the fact you are here to still do it.
Count your blessings as some people say.
It's easy for all us to focus on what we've lost, what we've suffered and for many still suffering. ..rather than looking at what we've gained. More time to do things we love and with people we love.
I miss my hair...yes
I miss my breasts ...yes
I miss my old zest for life ...yes
But I get to see my boys grow into men forging their way in the world. Something I wouldn't have seen if not for treatment.
Kath x
I remember the week of it. Hard to forget as so close to Xmas. However my other losses are prominent. The loss of a dear pet, farewelling my SIL by phone as she slipped into an unconscious state days before she passed. I reflect. I sometimes write a blog, and acknowledge that I'm still here, scars and all, and many I knew are not.
But I think instead of sadness it should be a celebration of life. Do something you love. ..and reflect on the fact you are here to still do it.
Count your blessings as some people say.
It's easy for all us to focus on what we've lost, what we've suffered and for many still suffering. ..rather than looking at what we've gained. More time to do things we love and with people we love.
I miss my hair...yes
I miss my breasts ...yes
I miss my old zest for life ...yes
But I get to see my boys grow into men forging their way in the world. Something I wouldn't have seen if not for treatment.
Kath x