Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
My husband, youngest daughter and I were watching TV tonight. I’ve always been honest with her (she’s 13) about how I’m feeling. There have been some diluted responses just to prevent her from worrying but I do promote honesty and I want her to be...
Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
A different Oncologist phoned me Thursday. A lady. I was slightly disappointed it wasn’t the usual Doctor. It’s important to me to build up trusting relationships with my health professionals. I don’t like the fact it’s a phone call appointment...
Jul 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
I didn’t write yesterday as I had another dip and fought sickness, low mood and martyrdom all day. Work brought much needed periods of relief. But without that I just sank. By evening time the bleakness and utter contempt I had for my cancer diagnosis really did...
Jul 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Can I talk about about what to do with anger? The theme continues for me….. when I am feeling low or vulnerable I tend to subconsciously reach to anger. It drives my thinking and almost possess me and my cognitive ability to exist. I create conversations in my...
Jul 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
I am now sat in my garden drinking Palma Violet gin, and wearing one of those snuggle blanket dresses my youngest daughter gave to me as I headed into cancer land a few weeks ago. I’ve put my hood up because my head is cold. I have just seen my gorgeous cat walk...