Category: May 2023
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Sunday, 14 May 2023
Mother’s Day. We organised a family dinner before the shit hit the fan and decide to go ahead with it. I am desperate to hang on to normality. I try to be upbeat. I drink too much but keep my emotions in check and survive the evening. Mum looks exhausted. I love my family. I…
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Saturday, 13 May 2023
Today Susannah and I decide to power through the unpacking and try to get the house a bit more in order. Although it’s only been two weeks, the current chaos does nothing for the stress levels. We debate about how to set up the pantry. Susannah wants it one way but I have other ideas.…
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Friday, 12 May 2023
I am sitting in the recliner in the bedroom when Dr Y calls. I can tell she doesn’t want to be the one to tell me. I have Breast Cancer and it’s spread to at least one lymph node. I am so shocked I can only say ok. But it’s not ok. It sounds very…
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Thursday, 11 May 2023
I work the day and try not to think about my breast. It’s going to be awhile until I hear anything so I may as well try to get back to normal. Near the end of my shift I get a text from Dr Y asking if she can call me in the morning. Oh…
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Tuesday, May 9 2023
It’s Biopsy Day. I am planning to drive myself. I want to get out of the house early while Mum is at one of her clubs so she won’t ask why I’m not working, but the weather has other ideas. It’s crazy rain and shitty outside. A state of emergency has been declared for Auckland.…