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The diary of a millennials’ journey with ass cancer
I always thought I would be writing a beauty blog (which is my true passion), but going through this time in my life, I wanted to share my story with others going through something similar
Scroll down to see my posts - they are in no particular "order", but the newest posts are at the top
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Defeated.
I was listening to this podcast by Mel Robbins, which a friend told me about. I would highly recommend giving it a listen. There is an...
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Nov 22, 2024
Reflecting.
It takes a lot for me to cry (mainly because of my Prozac dosage, which kind of numbs me). On October 3rd, my emotions poured out of me...
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Oct 5, 2024
Keeping up.
I have to admit that I've been slacking on more than a few of my rituals, and things that used to keep me upbeat and positive. It's...
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Mar 25, 2024
I wish I hadn't predicted this.
A few months before I resigned from my job, I spoke to a few friends at work (who were also longtime colleagues of mine). I expressed my...
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Jan 9, 2024
I think a change would do me good.
At this point, I can only imagine that I am writing these posts for no one except for me. Maybe some people still follow, but I think...
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Sep 25, 2023
Understanding.
I'm alive!! (too soon?). I haven't forgotten about you. I hope you haven't forgotten about me. It's been a long time. I felt the need to...
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Mar 10, 2023
Out of the woods
One of my favourite Taylor Swift songs is called "out of the woods". So, every time I think of this cancer journey, I keep thinking of...
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Oct 25, 2021
Surveillance
Today was the first test of a few that I have coming up this week. It's part of my surveillance "program". Every 3 months I will have to...
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Oct 10, 2021
The summer of "me"
I've been enjoying the last few months. Trying to make the most of every day, enjoying the sunshine, and warmth of the summer. To be...
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Aug 29, 2021
Cautiously optimistic (but, woo!)
I didn't get any sleep last night. But don't feel sorry for me. The reason why, was not because of anything negative, it was because of...
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Jul 13, 2021
One more hurdle
Remember when I told you that there was a residual polyp left over from radiation? Well, I'm getting it taken out next week. I honestly...
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Jun 30, 2021
It's been a while
I haven't forgotten about you...I hope you haven't forgotten about me. I'm still dealing with this shit. My therapist tells me I need to...
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Jun 7, 2021
Advocacy and awareness
It's been a while since my last post. I've been really busy with work lately, and I haven't had a minute to think about my situation...
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May 25, 2021
Unkindness
Many of my inner thoughts revolve around blame. I keep thinking about how I ended up here. Did I do something to get cancer? Was it my...
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May 4, 2021
Giving thanks.
As I mentioned in one of my earliest posts, the people in my life are incredible. I am so fortunate to have such a strong support system,...
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Apr 29, 2021
A big win!
After a series of tests, I have some good news to share! My surgeon said that my response to treatment is "phenomenal", and that I will...
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Apr 20, 2021
Can anything good come from Googling?
The internet is a scary place. I realize now (after speaking with my new therapist), that Google is my trigger. I know everyone says...
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Apr 7, 2021
The waiting game
There's nothing to do but wait. I am doing/have done everything I can think of to make sure I get rid of this thing. I don't know what...
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Mar 28, 2021
Blue ribbon campaign
This month is colorectal cancer awareness month (March). I never knew about it, until it happened to me. I knew pink and yellow for sure,...
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Mar 19, 2021
I'll remember you.
It was a Monday, early February from what I remember about that freezing day. I think it was like -30 degrees or something horrible like...
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Mar 15, 2021
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