It is difficult to say just the right thing to someone who has to go through such a truely traumatic thing- it is all our greatest fear, and something we would never wish to face. It is times like these that we need most to vent, cry, and seek support. Please know we are all here to support you any any way we can.
Thank you for your support, everyone. I may seem strong in my post, but believe me, I have my moments. Today has been rough (I really thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown today), but I feel a little better for the moment (did the arrival of my fendi make a difference? maybe...)
As I learn more over the next week, I'll keep you guys looped. I think it helps me to share things with you all too - maybe it's therapeutic to write it out. I have found that re-reading my initial post in this thread helps me wrap my brain around everything, and your support, prayers, positive thoughts, and well wishes really mean the world to me - I'm very touched and it does help.
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"Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess." ~ Edna Woolman Chase
i just can't even imagine what you're going through, but you will be in my thoughts. it's amazing what a wonderful community you have created as i got a bit choked up when i read this. take care of yourself and let us know if there's anything we can do.
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"i tell you one lesson I learned
If you want to be something in life, You ain't gonna get it unless, You give a little bit of sacrifice, Oohh, sometimes before you smile you got to cry.." -The Roots
I'm away on vacation and have not logged in recently but i wanted to say that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm glad to see that you are getting genetically tested. Years ago, I saw a story about a woman who had both of her breast removed and she did not have cancer but the odds of her getting it was so strong that she went ahead and had a double mast.
It is something to think about. Cancer treatment is so advanced these days and you are young.