The past week has seen some of the horrendous weather conditions that natural disasters can produce. There have been people left homeless, stranded and many people have lost everything. There is always a bit of hype surrounding this kind of thing and it seems that wherever we turn, we are completely consumed by Cyclone Debbie … More Soak Up The Goodness!
Do you ever feel like you can barely cope with everything going on in your life? That if another person or commitment asks for a part of you that you are going to scream? I think that at some point in everyone’s lives they experience an overwhelming sense of ‘it’s all too much’, thinking they … More Review Your Priorities!
There is nothing that can bring back the cancer memories more than the regular post-cancer check- up. Of course life goes on after cancer, but it definitely still lives with you in many ways. Regular check-ups to see that you still have the ‘all clear’ become routine. But with those check-ups all the emotions can … More The Power Of Memories!
Wow! So much can happen in a week and another reason why I don’t prewrite my blogs. Sadly, but for the best, my beloved Ma passed away on Monday. She was unwell and it was time for her to go. No one likes to see someone they love suffer and we were relieved for her … More Keep Your Fighting Spirit Alive!
This weekend I was lucky enough to share my story with some amazing women who supported a local breast cancer fundraiser. While waiting to present, mingling with people and sipping on champagne, I looked around the room and realised that nearly every person in that room would have been touched in some way by breast … More Education – A Weapon Against Cancer
I am beyond excited this week as my grandmother (affectionately known to my family as Grannie Moo and Ma) turned 100. I am in awe at the longevity of this beautiful woman and am quietly chuffed with the fact that I have inherited some wonderful genes – God knows I need them. One of the … More Be Timeless
The hardest part about going back to work for me after having a breast removed was how people were going to see me. I think our perceptions of ourselves are far harsher and more judgemental than what other people see. We are our harshest critics! Well that’s certainly the way I have felt over the … More Be Your Own Best Friend, Not Your Worst Critic
I must admit, there’s a little bit of an exhilarating feeling around you when you get cancer. All of a sudden, people are making a fuss over you, making you feel special, checking up on you and really giving you a great deal of attention. It probably sounds strange, but it almost makes it an … More Learning To Let Go
I have mentioned briefly throughout my blogs, the impact my breast cancer had on my family. Thinking about the affect it had on my boys however, is something that always brings a tear to my eye. When I got diagnosed with breast cancer, I personally went into clinical mode. It was follow the instructions of the … More The Darkest Nights Produce The Brightest Stars!
Sometimes I really wonder why I started this blog. I mean, I have committed myself to writing week after week about something in my life that was hard – traumatic in fact. Here I am bearing my soul to you all, opening old wounds and sharing parts of my life that many people wouldn’t dare … More You Know Your Body!
