10/01/2024
Today, October 1st, is a day I have been dreading for a few weeks now. While at the same time, it is a day that I have been waiting for. I, finally, get to ask questions and find out my treatment options. On September 11th, I was told I have BREAST CANCER. This news completely blindsided me. I never thought I was immune, because I did have an aunt that had it. However, we learned she had a rare gene that had her fighting many illnesses. Breast cancer was one of them. I felt with the proactive work I was doing with my health, that breast cancer wouldn't be likely. Yet, here I am the second person to have this diagnosis in my family. I also just learned from genetic testing that I do not have the BRCA gene. So, why do I have it? I realize this question, may never be answered. Yet, I still feel I have to ask it.
As we enter October, which is breast cancer awareness month I share this news to only educate you, and remind you TO GET YOUR MAMMOGRAMS!
As a coach I shared with you my infertility struggles and journey. I feel it important to share with you this next journey. A while back I had posted that my business was going through a transition. While I was figuring out what that looked like, I moved closer to family and it just so happened my diagnosis came along with it too. It only seems right to hit pause a little longer to focus on my health. However, that doesn't mean I am unavailable. So, reach out anytime. I would love to hear from you. Who knows, maybe, this experience is the unfolding of something great to come 🤔😊
While I feel physically fine, it has become a mental game. I am grateful for my daily yoga and meditation practice. These tools are keeping me grounded. Don't get me wrong I have done my share of crying. I also have bouts of anger. It would also be so easy to fall into a self pity party, however, I refuse to do that. Each day I give myself grace, and lean into my breath work, yoga, my mindfulness practice, my support system, and my faith. All the tools I use in my coaching program. It is through meditation and my faith that I have come up with a mantra; "IT'S LIKE THIS."
My current situation is out of my control.
My current situation "is like this."
I have BREAST CANCER, and it has been a hard pill to swallow at times, and it sucks!
However, "IT'S LIKE THIS" for now.
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