Weeks 23 & 24 A.D. What good can come out of having breast cancer? I don’t know, but it’s my mission to figure that out. You can call it “silver linings” or “making lemonade out of lemons”. Honestly though, it feels like a purpose-seeking journey. I realize I may never actually reach my desired destination,… Continue reading Why post this cancer stuff on LinkedIn you ask? …
Weeks 17 & 18 A.D. My first week back to work was like going back to school after summer break. My Teams chat was on fire with welcome back well wishes. My meetings were a lot of personal catch up conversation. I looked forward to seeing the smiling faces each time I’d be on a… Continue reading Apparently, I can do hard things.
Weeks 15 & 16 A.D. These were milestone weeks for me. I’m officially two weeks into my active medical treatment and also two weeks out from returning to work. While I’m grateful to not have to do chemo, I was dreading March 1–my first day on a chemically-induced menopause hormone treatment, Tamoxifen. I put off… Continue reading Fully functional adulting.
Week 12 A.D. You know what I miss? Bending over. Dressing myself. Washing myself. Sitting up without a “boost”. Doing my own my hair. Sleeping in my bed. Walking further than a few houses. Being able to “go”—yes, I mean #2. But you know what I won’t miss? Cancer. This shitty part is only temporary.… Continue reading Hope & Strength Win
I dreaded my birthday. Again. This is only the second year I’ve felt like “It’s my party and I’ll be depressed if I want to.” I know a lot of adults, particularly women dread the age incline, but honestly that doesn’t bother me. I mean, we’re all going to get old at some point so… Continue reading Hallmark birthday greetings for adult orphans.
Midlife Mamacita 