Last August the EAP counsellor suggested I write a letter to myself one year in the future, talking about everything I have survived and made it through, to help myself visualize and focus on my goal - to beat cancer. Here is that letter, from my notebook:
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August 2017 (actually written August 2016 :))
Dear Jen,
It's been 14 months since your diagnosis with breast cancers. You have overcome so much since that time. The major hurdle of chemo, where your body was put through the wringer, followed by surgery and radiation...not to mention the emotional roller coaster of the past year.
I know at times you couldn't do anymore. You weren't sure how you might climb the mountain in front of you. But look at you now! You did it! You fucking beat cancer!
You have your physical strength back and can do the exercises you enjoy, that centre you and relieve stress. You've battled the psychological demons that come with this disease. Your hair is back! you feel like a woman again. You are even back at work, the job you love. You continue to be grateful for every day and all that you experience.
You are a fighter and I am so incredibly proud of you! You are capable of anything.
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