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Nothing is Sexier Than Being Alive
Dealing with insecurities, looks and kids. We have a 12 year old and she is growing up. Yay! Nothing is more rewarding as a parent than seeing your kids age with confidence and compassion. She is doing just that! She… Continue reading
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How to Wear a Bra After Flat Closure
Truth. You don’t need to. But, maybe you want to. There are several reasons. Maybe it’s a style that goes with your outfit. I love an off the shoulder but also like to have my sports bra at the top… Continue reading
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Surviving the Holidays… Without.
Without boobs, without loved ones, without any fucks. The holiday season is in full swing; we’re talking parties, treats, games and well, a lot of feelings. These feelings can be superficial (meaning visual, not shallow), with struggling to find the… Continue reading
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
…And? The single days or months we dedicate as a society to specific causes drives me bananas. And by bananas I mean bat-shit crazy. (😜 as “mother of the year” this is what I tell my kids, lol). Breast cancer… Continue reading
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Falling in Love… With Running
With every new challenge or obstacle we are faced with two decisions. I love running. Always have. I am not fast; but, I have goals and like to meet them. Running was a time where I escaped daily troubles and… Continue reading
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Pre-Op Immunity ⛑️
**This is not medical advice. Before starting anything new, consult with your doctor** Doctors Orders: No medication and no supplements 7 days prior. What a pain in the butt, I am a routine person. Yet, this makes sense, you don’t… Continue reading
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Breaking the News… “I’m going flat.”
You never know how family will respond when telling them: a) I want to remove my breasts strategically to avoid our family legacy of certain early death and b) I’ve decided to do it without reconstruction. Let’s start with the… Continue reading
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Fuck it, I’m going topless!
As a kid I used to say (I have no idea why, maybe I had a premonition) that if I had breast cancer, I’d go flat and walk around topless doing my yard work and such. At least for a… Continue reading
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Inhale the Future, Exhale the Past
The final piece of living a disease free life is to get that mental state in check. ✔ Easier said than done. Our brain is a mysterious place filled with serotonin and dopamine all the way down to traumatic memories… Continue reading
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Getting my pump on 🏋🏻♀️
Getting back in the weight room after each surgery was the hardest. I was restless, sure. But I was also really tired. My body had been through a trauma after all. Back Story: Being a life long active, ball to… Continue reading
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