I know that I have not posted to my blog in 16 weeks. Although it was not my intent to stay away, it was important that I did. I was not in a good place. I have been struggling with challenges pressed upon me. These challenges have not yet passed, but I have persevered. Although I wish that I could…
Breast Cancer
In these past few months I have experienced a significant amount of emotional distress, as explored in my recent posts It is Never Quite Behind You and Falling Down the Rabbit Hole. I have had to dig deep within myself to find a way through, to place one foot in front of the other and persevere, all while remaining calm,…
In my most recent post It is Never Quite Behind You I shared my fear regarding a pending breast ultrasound to further investigate a questionable axillary lymph node detected in my mammogram. At that time, I was feeling scanxiety at its worst – fear, panic, and dread. The breast ultrasound was 28 days ago, and as feared, a piece of…
As a breast cancer survivor, I have learned to share space with the fear and anxiety that follows a diagnosis; and to give myself permission to express the range of heightened emotions felt post-cancer. The emotions are big, bold, and often overwhelming. This is my new emotional normal. When I am happy or excited the emotions expressed are huge, and…
“We live in a rainbow of chaos.” – Paul Cezanne I have not posted to my blog in 42 days. FORTY-TWO DAYS! How have I allowed so much time to pass? How is it that days and weeks are silently slipping by? I will admit that 2024 ended on a low for me. I experienced personal and professional losses that…
It is October, which means, it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So, let’s talk about breasts – more specifically – breast health. I was 40 years old when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It shocked both myself and my family doctor. I was young(ish) and did not meet most of the increased risk factors. I also had no signs…
Times are difficult, of late. Like many Canadians, we are feeling the financial strain of income versus expense. The cost of living has increased so much over these past few years, it’s frightening! We are acutely aware of how challenging it is to balance weekly income against weekly expense. This gripping reality has forced us to take a hard look…
These past few months have been draining. It has not felt like a restful summer, however, it was a productive one. Outside of the obligations of work, my husband and I took time to refresh our home. We purged what no longer served our space and created a renewed sense of design aesthetics. Yet, throughout the process of creating a…
I am not going to lie. This has been a challenging year, and we’re only into the month of April. There have been many stressors beyond mine or my family’s control that have created moments, days, even weeks of anxiety and worry, from emotional to financial burdens. It has become increasingly difficult to remain calm, present, and happy. Most days,…
The age of nine was significant (you can read more about it in my post The Age of Nine). We witnessed remarkable growth, several setbacks, and the beginnings of independence in our amazing LM. He became more aware of the world, specifically world problems. He carried a grave concern for children displaced from war, and he worried about the state…