Met Gala Meets Mastectomy
After a bilateral mastectomy, especially like the DIEP Flap, it can feel very surprising to see your body represented.
Posts tagged ‘BRCA’
May 31
May 4
Remembering, the Eve of my Bilateral Mastectomy
Anniversaries can be fruitful in seeing how far you've come, especially after a bilateral mastectomy.
Oct 30
BRCA Survivor
After becoming a previvor with her BRCA genetic mutation, Tiffany is now an official Survivor on season 41. How do you bloom with BRCA?
Sep 24
Aug 29
Sisters, Not Twins
An exploration of breast expectations can lead to a renewed perspective.
Sep 26
I Spy a Possible Previvor
We can get so triggered by labels that people use: Survivor, Previvor...isn't it actually about how we choose to label ourselves ?
Jan 31
Dec 31
MRE, not for me
An MRE for my youngest brings me back to my own horrific MRI experience, which changed the trajectory of my BRCA journey.
Aug 26
The Art of Loving
We know that offering help can be Loving. But what about asking for help? Why do we judge people so harshly when we, or others, ask for what is wanted or needed? Instead, let's honor gratitude and paying generosity forward.
