Theatrmuse/Kara
Warrior Momma
Now that I am a survivor of breast cancer, I realize how many women I have come in contact with over the last year dealing with this issue. It is something that we don't like to talk about........esp. within a community such as here in Dimensions where large woman's breasts are revered with such enthusiasm.
I thought that perhaps it is time for those of us who now are semi-breast less or totally breastfree due to mastectomy speak about some of the new issues.............what's on your mind?
For me, I am finding it very difficult to feel as womanly and sexual as I have previous to surgery. It is my own choice (because of some healing difficulties I seem to have) to not have reconstructive surgery......or even wear prosthetics. It just is not for me. I have worked hard in my journey to be an authentic person. What you see is what you get. However, over the years, my breasts were an important part of who I was and I am now on a different journey.
So, if any of you want to comment or ask questions or just discuss. Let's do it. The double mastectomy saved my life.........and THAT is the most important thing to me and my friends and family.
Any thoughts? Comments? I cannot be the only one that has gone through breast cancer and its' aftermath.
Hugs, Kara (the same woman just looking a bit different now.
)
I thought that perhaps it is time for those of us who now are semi-breast less or totally breastfree due to mastectomy speak about some of the new issues.............what's on your mind?
For me, I am finding it very difficult to feel as womanly and sexual as I have previous to surgery. It is my own choice (because of some healing difficulties I seem to have) to not have reconstructive surgery......or even wear prosthetics. It just is not for me. I have worked hard in my journey to be an authentic person. What you see is what you get. However, over the years, my breasts were an important part of who I was and I am now on a different journey.
So, if any of you want to comment or ask questions or just discuss. Let's do it. The double mastectomy saved my life.........and THAT is the most important thing to me and my friends and family.
Any thoughts? Comments? I cannot be the only one that has gone through breast cancer and its' aftermath.
Hugs, Kara (the same woman just looking a bit different now.
)
