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On February 12,  2020 I will be having Breast explant surgery.  This  article explains what many women are going through right now. I think that it is what’s in my mind presently. It is not the actual surgery and how difficult the recovery will be. What I am feeling is grief.  Honestly, I never felt the pain that I’m feeling now knowing that I will not have any breasts any longer. When I had my mastectomy they also placed my implants in. I woke up having nice round perky breasts. Now those breasts are going to be gone.   *Update*   Six months have passed and I’m feeling better every day since having explant surgery.   It was a couple of challenging weeks at first, but every day is better than the last.  I’m really glad that I had the surgery, and I encourage other women to follow suit.  The toxic bags are gone and I have such a bright future.  Ciao.  For now.        This article is in  My Favorites  ( Remove ) Sign in to receive recommendations  ( Learn more) 201

Well, here I am currently abiding on a coastline...far away.. How did I get here..I think that destiny has brought me here, yet I am cold and it's dark and dreary most of the time. I have realized that I am resting. Sometimes it's a long way down before we can get the strength to get back up. I have developed my strength to say no to the toxic people that I have encountered in my life and I have learned since my last cancer that I enjoy my own company. I believe that this is the key to happiness. This "Little Norway" venue is quiet and has given me time to reflect on my life and accomplishments and most importantly how I can make a difference. I have tried to connect with my family but I have had a light bulb moment and realized that it's not something I did, and people in general can be cruel, even family...no, I am not mad any longer or sad. I am ambivalent, and very tired . I have travelled out here to connect with my daughter and sister. I was met with an