October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I had two big things happen this week: my first extensive cancer surveillance check-up, and I recorded a vulnerable podcast about trauma’s impact on our body (listen to the episode here)
As you can see in the photos below, I started confident and ready to take on the first test in my cancer surveillance appointment. And then my emotions hit me- the worrying, the “what if’s,” the fear, “what if I now have cancer in the other breast?”
Instead of forcing myself to go on with a smile, I let myself feel these emotions. My post-cancer journey has been go-go-go… What can I say? I am full of life!
But this wave of emotions allowed me to reflect for a moment. The new post-cancer me accepts ME: the feelings, the crying, and the anger.
The post-cancer me doesn’t apologize for her emotions; she FEELS them. And the post-cancer me accepts these new seasons of life with open arms.
It was incredible timing for this realization and the podcast I recorded with Dr. Keesha. First, we discussed if unresolved trauma can lead to cancer– we know its impact on our mental health, but what about our physical health?
I have never considered this at all. Sure, I have had my fair share of trauma, but this conversation made me question if I have forgiven + released that pain.
If you need a reminder, here it is: you deserve to heal and feel relief. So tune into your mind + body, + soul; it’s time to fill your cup!
Here’s how I fill my cup:
- I start my morning with Jesus and coffee. I admit coffee is first 😉 I usually read the verse of the day on the YouVersion app.
- Then I head outside and look toward the morning sun, this helps me wake up, and it will help me sleep later that night.
- I then stretch for a few minutes and do some deep breathing.
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