Not everyone sees or hears you the same way. It’s most comforting to be near those who really see you, as you are and accept you for that. I’m a pretty imperfect person. I am opinionated and sensitive. (Which is a bit of an oxymoron). I am kind and humble and at the same time can certainly be bold and […]
It’s actually a bit surreal to me. Did all of that really happen? One year ago today, I had my bilateral mastectomy. I called it “Bye Bye Boobies” day. It was so much more than that. It was on that day, one year ago that in my heart I believe I became cancer free. The last of the deadly and […]
This what a Survivor with anxiety and Ativan looks like… and she did it. She looped her mind through every distraction she could, practiced her meditation, tried to regulate that first 7 minutes of breathing and she also knew she had all of you cheering her on, sending her good vibes and calm thoughts. She loves you, every damn one […]
Ever have an MRI? Ever had one without that sensation of pure panic running through your body and pounding on your chest like a small child who has just been left behind. Sheer panic! The kind that makes it hard to breathe. If you cannot relate then you should keep reading so you get a glimpse into what that feels […]
I did it. It wasn’t fast, pretty or strong but with the amazing help of my tribe’s encouragement it was beautiful! You get what I mean. Yay me!
781 days and 7 minutes 781 days ago, I attended my first appointment with an oncologist. It was at that appointment that the first benign lump was found, however that is where the worry of that damned disease cancer began for me. There have been multiple surgeries, hospital stays, emergency visits, doctor visits (too many to count), dozens of diagnostic […]
So excited to be talking about my first published writing. I’m officially a co author of a book called Shine Volume 3. I will be speaking about it this morning on CJOB 680 at 10:30 Winnipeg time with the awesome Tom Milroy. #survivingadversity #writingmystory #shine #amazonbestseller #cjob680— with Tom Milroy. https://www.amazon.ca/…/…/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h0aICbK6XJMK3.#shinevolume3
In the last year, I have felt my Mom’s presence in many ways. It has been hard for me before now, I have tried but didn’t always sense she was with me.What I have learned about Cancer this last year makes my MOM a superhero, for real. I have met many friends who are on their survivor journey and who […]
When I saw this quote it made me think of all the beautiful, supportive comments that have been posted on my Facebook blog. https://www.facebook.com/groups/669884566735143/?sorting_setting=CHRONOLOGICAL Thank you for taking time to post. I have read each one and it gave me so much good, positive energy going into surgery on Wednesday. I am home and have had at least one kitty […]
It has been one whole year since I learned that I had cancer cells in both my right breast and my left ovary. It’s news that sits you down pretty quickly. There are days in your life that you know you will never forget and yet when I think about that day, its all kind of foggy, full of a […]
