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There’s a lot to reflect on. Writing has been an effective way for me to do that. In this space, I will share about my diagnosis, treatment plan, motherhood, fears, obstacles, milestones, support systems, and so much more.
I invite you to join me if this is something that resonates with you. I hope that in writing I can also offer helpful insights and comfort to others going through a similar situation.
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As I am coming out of the fog of the last two years, I ask myself, what in the world just happened? How did we get through this? What did I actually go through? And how am I still in one piece?
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When I meet a survivor, I’m always curious as to what their sign was that something was off. For me, it was a dimple on my left boob, a couple of inches above my nipple. It was only apparent when I leaned forward. I caught a quick glimpse of it in the mirror by chance.
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Growing up, I worried about whether I would recognize the silent signs if something were wrong. If cancer were growing inside me, how would I know? There are so many tragic stories of people catching cancer at a late stage and not having many options. I can’t believe these were the worries that occupied my…
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I was on a flight to Atlanta, on my way to California to visit a dear friend and meet her newborn, when I struck up a conversation with the mother-daughter duo sitting next to me. They were both breast cancer survivors. What! Why! The three of us sitting side by side put into perspective just…
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One of the biggest silver linings in my journey was spending more time at home with our baby. Watching him grow by the hour, seeing his face light up as he began to see in color, witnessing him learn to smile, laugh, giggle, and soaking in the long, warm contact naps. All of it felt…
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My journaling practice wasn’t about traditional reflections or diary entries. A bullet journal is different; it’s part planner, part reflection, part play, part personal toolkit.
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Cancer recurrence is most prevalent in the first few years after treatment. This summer will mark three years since I was diagnosed, and I feel so blessed to be here today with no major setbacks.
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I have a big appointment today. I’ve been anxious all week about it, but mostly today. Part of the appointment is the typical quarterly booty shot that shuts off my ovaries and puts me in a medically induced menopause.
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