This time 3 weeks ago I was undergoing a double mastectomy with DTI Reconstruction. These past 3 wee

This time 3 weeks ago I was undergoing a double mastectomy with DTI Reconstruction. These past 3 weeks have flown by. I still have 3 weeks until I’m cleared to do…anything. With doing nothing, comes depression. Not the crying depression (okay, maybe sometimes) but the “I have to force myself to eat and shower today because I’m sick to my stomach” depression. The emptiness. The loss I experienced 3 weeks ago though I know now it was 100% for the better. Recovery is lonely, though I am beyond grateful for all the support from everyone that loves me - I cannot imagine going through this alone. Ironically my biggest fear was general anesthesia, now I realize that was the easiest part of this process. I survived. Going through this Mastectomy and Cancer diagnosis made me realize how strong I am, how badly I want to achieve my goals. I refuse to let my mental health stand in the way of ever achieving even leaving my apartment again - agoraphobia kept me a prisoner for way too long. I refuse to be held back any longer. There’s so much of life I haven’t experienced that I’m 100% ready and determined to experience. Mind > Matter. I can and I will.
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