Tag: Breast Cancer Journey
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Retirement Cake and Second Family Love
Retirement Cake and Second Family Love 🌼 Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Social battery running on fumes, but heart full 💖 Status: Popped in for retirement celebration and summer goodbyes 🥰 Outlook: Grateful for the people who make work feel like family Today was retirement day and cake celebration time at work. The…
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Lab Day, Liver Gold Stars, and Immune System Drama
Lab Day, Liver Gold Stars, and Immune System Drama 🌼 Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Cautiously optimistic with a side of germ paranoia ❤️🩹 Status: Liver is behaving, immune system is still on strike 😶🌫️ Outlook: I’ll be in the recliner, wearing pink and avoiding people Today was bloodwork day. Even though I…
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The Unwanted Houseguests Are Getting Roommates
The Unwanted Houseguests Are Getting Roommates 🌼 Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Tired, informed, and side-eyeing the next phase ❤️🩹 Status: First oncology visit after treatment 🤨 Outlook: Apparently cancer recovery comes with a sequel, and nobody asked me if I wanted one Today was my first appointment with my oncologist since finishing…
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When Cancer Gets Too Loud
When Cancer Gets Too Loud 🌼 Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Trying to stay present while my brain tries to time travel 💞 Status: Re-centering, one small thing at a time 😟 Outlook: I cannot control every fear, but I can come back to this moment The thoughts of cancer have been pretty…
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Some Days I Fucking Hate Cancer
Some Days I Fucking Hate Cancer 🌼 Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Heavy, raw, and emotionally done 💔 Status: In a funk, and not pretending otherwise 😢 Outlook: Today is not inspirational. Today is honest. You know how some days you wake up in a funk? Guess what? So do cancer patients. And…
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Love Needs No Translation
Love Needs No Translation 🌼 Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Dressed up, emotional, and grateful 💖 Status: Celebrating love in a room full of it 🥰 Outlook: Life keeps throwing us plot twists, but love keeps showing up too Today we had the honor of attending a very special wedding. Our oldest son…
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Laundry, Recliner, Dinner. That’s the Whole Plot.
Laundry, Recliner, Dinner. That’s the Whole Plot. 🌼 Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 ⚡ Energy: One spoon and a suspicious amount of determination 💖 Status: Laundry done, recliner occupied, dinner achieved 😊 Outlook: Not every day needs fireworks. Sometimes clean clothes and Mexican food are enough. Today, nothing dramatic happened. No major medical update. No…
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The Nails Cancer Tried to Take
The Nails Cancer Tried to Take 🌼 Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Tender fingertips and stubborn sparkle ❤️🩹 Status: Nail appointment survived, barely 😡 Outlook: Cancer can take a lot, but it does not get to steal all my shine Today I had to get my nails done. And when I say had…
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Compression Chic Has Entered the Chat
Compression Chic Has Entered the Chat 🌼 Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Slightly squeezed but surprisingly supported 💖 Status: Officially fitted for my lymphedema gear 😎 Outlook: If my arm has to wear shapewear, at least custom tattoo vibes are coming Today, I got fitted for my compression sleeve and glove. Because apparently…
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Protein Math and the Vegetarian Struggle Bus
Protein Math and the Vegetarian Struggle Bus 🌼 Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Low battery, but trying to fuel the repair crew ❤️🩹 Status: Realizing I am not getting enough protein 😦 Outlook: Apparently healing requires math now, which feels rude Yesterday I talked about the exhaustion. The kind of tired that does…
