Unexpected Grief During My Breast Cancer Journey
Battling breast cancer was the most physically and emotionally difficult thing I’ve ever endured.
However, I didn’t expect to experience and struggle with GRIEF as both a cancer patient and survivor.
I grieved the loss of:
my health
my happiness
my carefree mentality
my independence
my energy
my sense of taste
my hair &
my identity.
And now, more than a year after a double mastectomy and reconstruction, a part of me is still grieving the loss of my breasts.
I can reassure you though that over time, things will get better and your grief will diminish as you heal physically and emotionally. ❤️🩹
Moffitt Cancer Center offers some great advice:
“Recognizing [that] grief is a natural part of this journey is crucial, and it’s OK to take time to come to terms with your new reality.
Surrounding yourself with a strong support system can make a significant difference in your ability to cope [with grief] and achieve positive outcomes.
Grief may cast a long shadow over the cancer journey, but it does not have to dominate your path.”
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