The Real Journey Has Just Begun
- Surviving Breast Cancer
- Jun 10
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 15
By Gail May
Why are you so sad?
Is what the Dr. said, you are alive and thriving, not 100% but better than being dead
Well that’s easy for you to say was my reply, I’m grateful I survived, I’m thankful I didn’t die
But the struggle is real and the emotions I feel are sometimes hard to accept, the surgery was necessary and something I don’t regret
Yet everyone says you made it!! Hallelujah put a smile on your face
I wonder how many would say the same if it were them in my place.
I look in the mirror at a giant scar where my breast used to be
As I hold back tears I hear the words ringing in my ears, you should be happy you’re cancer free.
Free from a disease that took a major part of me, and left me feeling less than the woman I used to be.
It will get better, the Dr. said with a smile
You will adjust to the changes although it might take a while
In the meantime you’re healing well
Your margins are clear so cheer up, smile, wipe away those tears.
As I left her office I said thank you Dr. for all you’ve done, the cancer may have been removed but the real journey has just begun.
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