I’m excited about tuning into the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. I always watch them both. I enjoy the speeches, the cheering, the energy, the excitement and the sense of renewed hope for positive change to possibly benefit all Americans. I’m sounding a bit too optimistic you might be saying, and this is probably true.
Attitude
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know how I feel about the whole idea of calling cancer a gift. As my friend Rachel used to say, “If someone says cancer is a gift, they’ve been drinking the chemo.” Rachel had such a great sense of humor. I miss Rachel’s wisecracks. I …
Cancer is not a gift. No, it is not. Some cancer survivors believe and proudly proclaim that their cancer was a gift. Without a doubt, this is entirely their prerogative. Everyone certainly has the right to his/her own cancer experience viewpoints. I am not judging anyone here.
I guess this week is “blogging reflection week” for me. Anniversaries, even blogging anniversaries, require reflection don’t they? I hope you’ll bear with me and keep reading. After my last post where I went on more than a bit about how grateful I am for the whole new world that has opened up to me …
Let’s talk about one of those labels often thrown around post-cancer treatment when you are turned loose and expected to get back out there — also known as figuring out life under the ‘new normal’ umbrella. Or, simply finding your new normal, whatever that means. Following treatment (if you’re “lucky” enough to have a treatment …