Tag: Colleen
Previvor Confession
It is time for a Previvor confession, I have been silent for awhile now about my journey. It has been two years since my reconstruction and I am struggling. I look in the mirror and I hate what I look like. My reconstructed breasts are larger than I wanted. They slide into my armpits, making […]
Surgery Recovery Continues
Seven weeks out from preventative double mastectomy and I am getting better every day and in the process I am finding patience in this BRCA2 Journey I am on.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer came to many American’s awareness when Betty Ford was diagnosed as First Lady. It was 1974 and it would be the year that my mother would start her battle with Breast Cancer right after my youngest brother was born. My mother had just turned 30 and at the time that was pretty […]
Cabin Fever
There are times in our lives that we experience cabin fever. You know what I mean, you are stuck home inside for many days and cannot get out because of one reason or another. My cabin fever is a result of my double mastectomy 12 days ago. This is the second surgery I have had […]
Happy First Anniversary George Irwin
Our first anniversary already. It only seems like yesterday that George and I got married. The thought that we are approaching our first anniversary George did our Elopement Soundtrack, so for our first anniversary I decided to return the favor and create a track that represents our first year of marriage. These songs have lots […]
Camp Etna
I am so looking forward to being part of the Summer Program at Camp Etna in 2019. It is just part of a handful of events that I will participating in this year. The majority of my time this year will be spent on healing and growing as a Medium. Here is a breakdown […]
What it means to have the BRCA2 Gene Mutation
Well, actually I have have the gene mutation all my life, it has been a week since I got the results. I now have a bunch of Dr. appointments to start making decisions. I go between relief and anger. Angry that I have waited so long to test knowing my family history. Relief that I […]
Changes in My World
The other day, I was a mess. The changes in my world are a little overwhelming right now. George just looked at me and said it is going to be okay which resulted in my uncontrollably crying. We had just closed on our first home together, I accepted a position as the President of the […]
The Pre-Elopement Soundtrack
“Music means a lot to us” is an understatement to say the least, so a soundtrack was needed for our elopement. It has been part of our individual lives for as long as we can each remember. And, unbeknownst to each of us, our musical interests intertwined. So when it was time to figure out […]