Sunday, June 12, 2011

My Struggle to Break Free

I've stalled again.
I haven't written anything lately.

Maybe it's because I am struggling to hold on to this blog
while, at the same time,
writing about ANYTHING other than breast cancer.

Intellectually, I am convinced that there is life beyond breast cancer,
but I find it hard to break free.
I am forever connected to people who currently have,
or whom have had,
or who will have the disease.
Doctors no longer like to use words like "remission" - not the way you think.

Once the disease is confirmed, you either have it or you don't; you are never cured.
For the past 20 months, I have been part of a community in which I will never be alone.

Too bad.
It is sometimes easy to forget that this disease called cancer,
has a dark side.
It can be hard to recognize the dark cloud amid the blur of pink ribbons. 

Last week, I was brutally reminded that cancer is still a killer.
And no ribbon isn't going to save us.
"Until there's a cure?" - How about - "Until there's no need for a cure?"

At the end of the day,
I am convinced that there will be something worth writing about,
something beyond breast cancer.
I just have to wait until it inspires me.

Tell me, what inspires you?

3 comments:

  1. Dee. Your words are inspiring. The reality that you are humble and loving enough to allow us to read about what's happening in your life and how you feel about it. I feel that this is a precious gift that you don't have to give us, but that you've chosen to share.
    Terry

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  2. Theresa,
    I am still hoping to inspire otters NEVER to give up. Maybe by reading my mere words, someone will summon the courage from deep within to weather the storm. We all have them. How have you been?

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