What is your kinda of Normal now??

I chose not to do the support groups offered here. I found my lump last year on 26 May so the one year mark is coming up quickly. I had so much crap going on when all this happened that I didnt have time to process what was actually going on. I have not spoken to anyone about this experience cause I didnt want to add to my stress. I know that sounds stupid now. I left my husband on 20 May last year and was sleeping on my best friends couch. 6 days later I found a lump went for a mammogram 1 week later and was diagnosed a few days after that. 2 days later our house sold!! so I had to run around and try to buy a condo in between all the appointments! I couldn't process everything! My surgery was on 14 Jul and I moved into my new house on 6 Aug!!! Thinking back now its amazing how we can do all this stuff with out breaking! I was diagnosed with Stage 3 IDC with lymph node involvement. They took 19 and it was in 14. I'm done my chemo, radiation and now back to work full time. Now I am starting to process all this and cam across this website. uggggggg what a year!!! I need to start getting back to normal but I have no idea what my normal is anymore.......sooooo much has changed!!!

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Permalink Reply by Beverly Rahme on May 23, 2011 at 8:03pm

Donna,

You are a new survivor. I can't tell you what "Normal" is. I live each day to the fullest. Everyday is a new day with a new sunrise. You have a job that must keep you very busy. I do not work anymore and basically am free to do whatever. Traveling is something of great enjoyment that I do as often as I can. Spend a lot of time at home taking care of my husband & two miniature dachshunds. The last ten years that I worked I was very sick and really didn't know what was wrong. Now, I am so glad that I don't have to get up and go to a job anymore.

Normal may be just different for everyone. There are really no set rules for living. Do enjoy each day as you can allow yourself to. I hope you find a way to process everything. Things happened so fast for me & was back to feeling good & then wham it is like I woke up & said what am I suppose to do now! Eventually I found my way and almost felt like I had a whole new life to live. One of things I remember was, I didn't want to waste any more time. Wanted everything to count and so that is what I have done. Yes, so many things change. In fact my whole outlook on life has changed!