As both a young woman and a black woman affected by breast cancer, I have dual citizenship in communities who are often dismissed and overlooked in the medical community.
So, when I saw a tweet by @gypsynomy (C.J. Jackson) about @thebreastofus and her delay in reconstruction, I was moved to reach out to offer “breasts” to any followers who would benefit from soft prosthetics.
For us women, our hair is our beauty…..I was one of those women.
My womanhood had nothing to do with the hair on my head. The removal of my breasts did not subtract from the sum of my womanhood. In fact, breast cancer taught me just how much of a woman I really am.
I still look in the mirror and get down on myself because of how much my physical appearance was altered. But I have accepted that It’s all a process and we are what we make of it.
….living with a life-threatening illness, makes me focus more on how I’m spending my time and energy. Life is short, and not to be wasted.
From restoring libido to regaining sensation in your breasts, Dr. Don answers all your questions about cancer and sexual health.
Your breasts play a huge part in your sexuality. It felt good to have them touched, kissed. It turned me on and now…nothing.
Us women are more than just our bodies. And while our bodies may be the only home we have, it’s our hearts and our spirits that propel us forward – not our aesthetic.
Something I’ve realized since I finished treatment is that, yes we are done and that’s great but we are sent out to deal with the after effects on our own.
