Where’s the feminism in the breast cancer awareness? I keep wondering about this question and so does Lisa Valentine, the author of today’s guest post. Are you wondering too? Please read Lisa’s well-articulated thoughts about feminism, breast cancer and more. Lisa’s words will get you thinking. You’ll find her bio at the end of this post.
Guest post
“Why I did not choose reconstruction”- by Lois Hjelmstad. Let’s talk about a different kind of awareness. I know it’s October and you’re probably expecting a post about Pinktober or some other such thing. I’m feeling a bit rebellious as I decided to kick off October a bit differently. There’s plenty of time for all …
The following is a guest post by Jan Hasak. Jan is a breast cancer survivor, mother, attorney (presently inactive), author, motivational speaker, volunteer, advocate and someone I am happy to call a friend of mine. Jan was also recently diagnosed with mets. Lymphedema is another one of those words I’m not sure I had even heard of before my …
When I began my blog last September, I wanted its focus to be two-fold. In addition to sharing my personal experience with breast cancer, I also wanted it to be a place for me and others to address the often neglected subject of loss. Losing any loved one hurts. A lot. Losing a mother is an …
This is the first guest post I have featured on my blog and it seems right it’s written by one of my greatest supporters, my daughter Lindsay. This post reminds me that my losses are her losses as well. That’s what family and friends do, they share life’s joys and sorrows. Lindsay has her own …