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Caption: Today I will become a new version of myself. One that I never asked for, one that I have no choice but to accept. It’s true ~ hearing the word ‘cancer’ changes… more Today I will become a new version of myself. One that I never asked for, one that I have no choice but to accept. It’s true ~ hearing the word ‘cancer’ changes everything. Life will never be the same. Initially there’s shock, denial, then anger. When you finally come to grips with it, you’re thrown onto this shitty roller coaster of emotions. You know the ride is going to be long, and nowhere close to being over. People tell you you’re brave, to be positive, you’re a warrior, a fighter. It’s hard to be positive when your life has spiraled out of control and you don’t know where it’s headed. I’m not sure if I’m brave or strong, but when you have no other choice, you kind of have to be. I think of it as showing up. This summer I learned a bunch of medical terms I didn’t even know existed. I’ve cried myself to sleep many nights, also to social workers and friends. I joined support groups and wellness centres. I’ve gone to hospital appointments, met surgeons, talked with geneticists and had an MRI while waiting for my family to return from a vacation I was supposed to be on, but got the diagnosis one week before we were to leave. I threw myself a Bye-Bye Boobs party to add some humour to the harsh reality I was about to face. The love and support I’ve received from friends and family, both near and far, is incredible and I am truly grateful and blessed. There are too many of you to thank individually, but I love you all from the bottom of my heart. ❤️ Today I’m having a double mastectomy. It’s also my sisters birthday ~ one of the strongest women I know. Tomorrow, when I’m released ~ it’ll be my dads birthday ~ I know he’ll be watching and protecting me from above. And I’ll wish him a happy 76th when I get home. I can’t say that I’m not scared of what’s ahead. I have many hurdles to face. But with my family by my side, I know I’ll get through it. There’s absolutely no way I could’ve faced this without the love, strength and support of my kids @julia_cariati12 and @nico_cariati and my amazing, incredible, supportive husband Emilio. I’ll continue to show up for myself, for my family and for everyone who’s shown up for me. ❤️ #breastcancer #doublemastectomy #cancersucks #fuckcancer #breastcancerawareness💕 #fckcancer #breastcancerwarrior #fightthisshit #goingtogetthroughit #sarabareilles #bravesong #mastectomy #shittytitties #byebyeboobs #tatatothetatas less
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