Tag: Previvor
Time to Get Political
Our nation was founded to be a kinder, gentler place where all could prosper. Regrettably we have slipped into patterns that are dangerous to that end goal. If we do not speak out, it will continue in a way that will only serve the few. Use our voices, and more importantly vote this November to end this insanity.
Previvors Take Time To Process
Previvors take time to process everything that happens to them. 546 days ago I sat in my genetic counselor’s office hearing what I had already known to be true. That I carried the genetic mutation that predisposed me to some nasty, yet preventable, cancers. The clock was ticking, at 53 I was a lot […]
Another Surgery ?*@!
I am facing yet another surgery this month in my BRCA journey. I am so tired of it. The last thing I want is yet another surgery. Yet that is where I am at. This time it is revision surgery. Take care of some of the bumps and imperfections away from my body after 4 […]
Weekly Affirmation – Becoming Healthy
I am becoming healthy and it has been something that I have been working on since my BRCA gene mutation diagnosis. To achieve this, I have had to change my mindset and thinking. I had to find reasons to commit to the changes. This week’s affirmation is as follows: I am giving myself […]
Learning to Understand Others Means Tolerance
It is scary that so few people take the time to truly understand someone else and their beliefs. Instead of tolerance there is judgement, hate and a division among people.
What’s my vision?
My Vision is Cloudy My vision statement hasn’t changed in years. Part of my 30 day writing challenge has been setting goals and understanding where writing is taking me. It is amazing to be asked what is my vision. My vision, regarding writing, professional and personal. It is funny as I review what I have […]
Today is the day…
Today is the day that I speak my peace. Perhaps this movement was to get me to use my voice and release the negativity. To wait patiently for things to unfold.
Letting go is not always easy…
Letting go of control is not easy. One of my three words for 2020 was release; another movement and my third is voice. As I write this I see how they are coming into existence much like words in previous years have. Since my BRCA2 diagnosis I have been floundering — spiritually. The Reformed Spiritualist […]
The Power of the Written Word
I now understand why some people called me brave. I felt the fear and I pushed forward and did what was necessary. I did not allow fear to rule me. Neither should you.
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.