Category Archives: Mental games

2018: To hope or not to hope?

Posted on January 1, 2018 by thesmallc

I have a complicated relationship with hope, and it all started with my cancer diagnosis. Now, when I say “hope” I don’t mean it in the positive-thinking-cliché type of way, but in the sense of having a purpose or having … Continue reading →

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Mammograms: Always on trial

Posted on April 8, 2017 by thesmallc

You’d think I’d be used to it by now. That I wouldn’t feel a need to write about it after all this time. But this isn’t the case. And I am not too sure it’s any other survivor’s case either. … Continue reading →

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My Babadook

Posted on January 16, 2017 by thesmallc

(This post contains spoilers about a recent movie.) I took some extra time off from work during the holidays to recharge. 2016 was a very tough year all around. I was looking forward to doing fun things to distract myself … Continue reading →

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Another moment of forced exploration

Posted on December 15, 2015 by thesmallc

As I was getting ready to fall asleep, a thought entered my mind. I turned to my guy and asked, “what if I decide to stop Tamoxifen? Leave everything aside and just live my life?” His response? A very long … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping after cancer, Family, Mental games, Self Awareness, Tamoxifen | 19 Comments