Anniversary

On 26th November was my one year anniversary. One year I have fought, endured, and conquered. That’s 1.25% of my lifetime (assuming I live to 80). I was expecting it to feel like a huge milestone but it kinda came and went, and I only realised several days later.

Just get up

People keep asking me: “How have I coped?” “How did I get through it?” Well, I will let you into a little secret; I am no different to any one of you. We all get up in the morning, do our stuff, eat a few times, then go back to bed. That’s all you have to do: get up, do stuff, eat and go to bed. Accomplish this, and you have nailed your day, then your week and before your know it your year! Chuck in the conviction that all will be OK, and put your hand up for a little extra support, and you are on your way to peace with cancer.

Affects everyone around you

Since receiving my diagnosis I have had some accuse me of having a bipolar episode, others who could not be there as was too confronting and new friends appear and flourish into a lifetime connections. It affects everyone in your life in ways that you could not imagine or prepare for.

Calm after the storm

Reflecting on the past year, many of you may think that I must be glad to see the back of it. Well this is the weird bit, I don’t wish I had cancer but I am so thankful for the experience. That sounds very odd. But I have discovered how strong I am, thankful it happened to me and not my husband or my kids. I realised how many people actually give a sh*t…..like properly care! The strength I have found from your care, love and support carried me through and I feel I am more open and deserving of this. I am calmer and more focused. The internal battle, of who I am, where I want to go and what’s important has reached a reprieve. So this year is supposed to be a reasonable milestone, but really it’s just another day….you just have to get out of bed and start it!
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