Trying to take a positive path. Joined this community to find like minded poeple who will understand me & help me gain more knowledge about the choices still to make. Looking for a safe place to try this out, rather than random web searches. Also i dont feel like i am "bothering" people here. Family & friends have been there for me but i dont want to overburden them. Usually very independent, infact i am usually, "the helper". So a change in role for me, still feels strange & at times i get irritated by my neediness. So many new feelings, feel like still got a long vway to go emotionally. But hay! ! am here & i have started on my path. That feels good.
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that cracked me up i know what u mean i am havin a problem askin others to do for me its just easier and quicker to do for yourself its hard to take it easy i like the sentiment about the diamonds i grew up with my mum telling me to keep my best clothes for sundays still don't understand why but have a bit of that in me i have been cleaning out my wardrobe and getting rid of clothes i haven't worn for ages[due to the fact there are not many sundays in a year] i wonder if we are subconciously clearing our heads as well
Glad it gave you a smile. Same for me when child, trying to change things since bc. Don't usually wear jewellery so it a reminder for me to do stuff differently. I find I have to remind myself to do the actions that change my behaviour.
I also been clearing out stuff since surgery, sort of makes me feel lighter now got rid of lot of me clutter. We very Fung Shui possibly??
In news, the new discovered planet HD80606b that has hot flashes of up to 700C. Obviously been taken off HRT & on Tamoxifen like me.LOL. I manage those temperatures every night !LOL. Planet must be in Menopause? Or on Tamoxifen?
Reckon be lots who agree with my findings.LOL. GRIN.
Invited to recon seminar at Hospital. Went with my daughter & we went for meal after.
Seminar really informative, lecture & photos by nurse, question & answer session by Consultant. Friendly & informal atmosphere including tea/coffee or juice.
Really useful & helped me be realistic about what to expect when decide to go for it. But best thing there were 2 women who been through recon - a Lat Flap & the other had Expander & Implant surgery. Both not only willing to answer any questions, but once we all in the changing room let us look!
Being able to talk to these women has made me feel more positive generally about my cancer experience.More hopeful for the future.
Also enjoyed giggle with someones husband sat next to me, every time I handed him implants that passed around for us to inspect, I asked him "would you like a feel?"
First time since breast cancer the "Little Minx" me has surfaced. Enjoyed that too.LOL.
I sort of knew I must have cancer, so when it was confirmed I was really calm. The only thing I was worried about was the practical things. Maybe that is the way fright takes you. The possibility of dying seems to provoke the response "I can't die now, there's so much to do!"
Now I'm in remission, I don't do anything much. I'm spoiled for choice.
