I've lived near the coast for the last 3 years, however never gone in deeper than my knees until finding my lump. But now I can’t keep away. As Moana say's "see the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me..." However, I can’t sing as well as Moana. Or sail. Or carry off a boob tube like she can. However, I did perfect the Maui rap during the last lockdown! Anyway, I digress.
My cancer is still relatively on the down low right now, but the advice I'm getting from those who do know is to look after myself. To be kind to myself. For me, that is squeezing my jelly into my favourite Tesco swimsuit, donning my not so sexy beach shoes and wading into the waves. As soon as I'm in the water, I just have this feeling of serenity come over me. I'm genuinely happy. And also proud of myself. Maybe that's because it's something I wouldn't normally have done pre-lump and will fade, but I'll take the feeling whilst it’s here.
For anyone reading this who is also going through a tough time, please just find that one thing that makes your heart soar and do it as many times as you can. We all deserve a happy feeling deep within our souls.
