Do you know why you need a sense of humor when your life goes off the rails? Because life is hard, and a sense of humor during tragedy is the best medicine. At least it was for me when diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer is not funny. I did not laugh when the Doctor called me at 10:30 pm to tell me my biopsy was malignant. It was…
It’s not very easy to find the good in having had breast cancer. But, there is one excellent thing breast cancer has taught me. You are never too old to change or try something new. My breast cancer diagnosis resulted in my loss of employment. This loss greatly impacted our finances. It forced us to move from our beloved Floral Park neighborhood to a more affordable area on…
My husband and I went on an apple picking adventure Saturday. It became a fun fall foliage trip with a breast cancer fatigue reminder. Why does cancer never go away? I had a wonderful time with my husband enjoying the fall colors and apple picking. We brought the dog and he was such a good boy. I really enjoyed myself. But then I woke up Sunday morning! We live on…
Crazy to be saying this but, I’m finding clarity in my life after having breast cancer. Four and a half years ago the disease turned my entire life upside down and caused me to question everything. I wasn’t particularly seeking inward knowledge; however, having breast cancer allowed me to learn so much about myself. Are you interested in learning more about yourself? My journey towards figuring…
Happy first Tuesday in October! I want to share my emotional thoughts on Breast Cancer Awareness Month with you. As I am sure you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Or, as I like to refer to it, “Pinktober.” I am not a fan. This month fills me with anxiety. So many things turn pink in October. It’s become a marketer’s dream! Panera…
Are you good at letting go of guilt? Or, do you feel it always lingers and getting rid of it has become a lifelong effort? Does guilt ever go away? Why do we hold onto it for so long? It’s been well over forty years since Nannie (my grandma) was alive. As I’ve mentioned before, she lived with us in a two-family house in Queens…