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Tag Archives: Anxiety
FIGHTING THE FOG I CANNOT SEE
It’s a question that hangs over my head like fog whenever the first symptoms start to emerge. Am I depressed again? In this post, I talk about the what ifs that surround me when it comes to a potential diagnosis. I monitor symptoms, research every possible cause, and panic at the inevitable truth—I have cancer.
THE QUIET SIDE OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP — LIVING IN A WORLD OF WHAT IF
January 27, A.K.A. Classy Glassy Day to my family in honour of my first prosthetic eye, is the day each year that I celebrate being cancer-free. Although I underwent a few rounds of precautionary chemotherapy after the final enucleation, this day will always be near and dear to my heart.
THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF AIR TRAVEL
I am not a good traveller. As a kid, there was nothing more exciting than waking up at 3 AM, dragging my suitcase down the stairs (and usually over someone’s toe, oops), and heading off on some grand adventure.
LOOK UP! — FINDING GOD WHEN I FEEL BLIND
Starlight Serenade Sing, oh ye stars above! Sing upon this earth with love. Sing thy song with beauty inlaid Sing your starlight serenade. Sing to those who lie awake Sing for the brokenhearted’s sake. Sing a lullaby for those afraid Sing your starlight serenade.
I’M STILL BLIND WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON
According to medical professionals, I’m blind. My optic nerve has been removed, my hazel eyes have been hand painted and my faithful sidekick is a cuddly, golden lab guide dog. I would say I qualify as a blind girl. I also struggle with depression and anxiety.