This blog is the first in a series of blogs that I will be writing about finding support in your cancer journey. I am an incredibly lucky woman. I have had amazing support and care throughout my Breast Cancer journey, in part because I am...

It seemed to be a typical Sunday morning for Barbara Hutchins, until she discovered something unusual.  While preparing for her morning run, she found a lump on one of her breasts. “I thought ‘oh that’s not good.’ I knew this was different . . . I just knew,” said Barbara. She contacted her Chatham-Kent family Doctor, Dr. Zeke Milkovic, who had her quickly assessed via CKHA’s Diagnostic Imaging Department by having a scheduled mammogram, ultrasound and MRI performed. From CKHA

I think maybe it is time to strip away the thin protective layer that I have been keeping a tight grip on. Even just the thought of that brings hot tears to my eyes. I have been keeping it secret in my heart, or trying too. I know some can see the emotions stirring below the surface but they run deep. At night when the house is dark and I am still awake I feel myself drawn to two different options. I want to grab my heavy comforter and pillow and lay on the bedroom floor. It’s a comfort thing. It’s like being in a cave, all alone and no one knows you are crying. It is like a cocoon. Safe warm and snug. The other option is similar, sit in dark corner of the bedroom snuggled in the comforter, hidden by the dark and cry. I want to do both but I have not because I have been too busy holding in the tears so that they are unseen by others.