I was at the store
the other day and had a sudden flashback moment. Having never been a soldier at war, I feel
completely unqualified to compare my cancer experience to war...so I won’t.
I am browsing through the store and go check
out the bras (sidenote – bras are so easy and fun to shop for now) when I pass
by the robes. The sensation hits me
hard, I seriously find myself feeling dizzy and scared. My body is in present time, but my brain in
7-8 months behind back to my diagnosis.
I very vividly remember being at this same store looking for robes in
preparation for my bilateral mastectomy surgery knowing that I need to find
clothing that I can easily get on and off using only my T-rex mobile arms. I feel that same sense of shock that
overwhelmed my every day in the beginning.
I literally have to remind myself that it is not happening all over again
and I’m passed that time. I may never
want to buy a robe again. I try to
quickly pass the robe section until something catches my eye. Oh
cute, look at that robe!
Damn you
cute robes. Can’t you see this is
painful for me? But no, I remain strong. I have full range of motion now and I can buy
any top that I want. I no longer need to
limit myself to open front, easy close garments. I will not even consider it. Unless it’s on sale!
Looking
on the Bright Side…It is so nice to be able to wear any kind of bra I
want. IMHO, my new breasts look and feel
good in all colors, styles, and support options.
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