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Trying to ExhaleThe role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say. ~Anaïs Nin I write because... more |
On attachment and feelingsAs the youngest in my class in 5th grade, I watched a few of my friends get their first bras. One afternoon, I stuffed tissues... more |
From Mounds to Expansion to Implants“So, Doctor, how long should I expect to recoup after my mastectomies?” “One month.” I stare at my breast surgeon and give a slight nod of my... more |
Doing It Anyway.I’m scared, and I’m doing it anyway. That was my response, when my friend, Lauree Ostrofsky, asked me how I’m feeling about my upcoming surgery. I... more |
Pop Quiz!There’s a lot of misinformation about breast surgeons, mastectomies and reconstruction out there. Let’s separate some of the facts from fiction! True or False: You can’t see... more |
From Can't to CanI’m 5’9 ½. Over the years, my weight has varied from 123 pounds after college to 167 in 2004 after three years of steroids. By... more |
April 25thI’m cancer-free. And, I’m so thankful for that. But, that’s not the end of the story for me. I haven’t wanted to celebrate because I knew what was... more |
The 'C' Cup ClarificationI realized that I threw a lot of information at you in my post earlier this week about mastectomies and reconstruction. For a year and... more |
The New Tatas TimelineIn the super, amazing, epic news that’s actually epic column, I’m cancer-free! To say I feel thankful and grateful would be an understatement. After the... more |
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