Hi everyone

[SEckett]

Thank you to everyone for there kindness, support, advice and love. I’m slowly making sense of everything in my head and my mood is getting better. I found having some alone time at the moment has helped me. My son lives with me so someone is still around me. My daughter and sisters don’t live far so there still around. Sending love and hugs to everyone. Sheenagh

[Lyndy]

❤️

[Rai_Nakoa]

So glad to hear that you are making progress emotionally and physically with all that’s going on. I too found that some time alone was helpful….needed to gain my self-confidence back….and energize my mind and body (I am a strong introvert…so need alone time to find energy). Take all the time you need, and focus on healing yourself right now, you will appreciate it later on!

Hugs and prayers!!

Trish 😊

[SEckett in reply to Rai_Nakoa]

Hi Tigger,

So nice to hear from you again. I hope your ok? How do you energise your mind?

Sending you big hugs

Sheenagh

[Rai_Nakoa in reply to SEckett]

I am doing super awesome! I just received my first delivery of Zejula… will start on it on Friday after bloodwork and appointment with my oncologist. I am a single mom that raised 5 boys…was working construction when I was diagnosed, and also help my boyfriend run his business… so am one of those types of people that always have to be super busy both physically and mentally…. (My boys say that I am a mature adult version of a teenager with OCD, ADD and ADHD 😂). The most difficult thing for me, was not being able to work….which kept me mentally stimulated, and trying to calm my mind to recognize that I have to rest, focus on my body healing, and most of all…that I need to ask for help with a lot of things. Since diagnosis in early January…. I have lost 60+ lbs and simply don’t have the physical strength to do a lot of things. I had my debulking surgery June 22….so still am not able to lift more than 10lbs right now). I have taken up meditation, try to do yoga as often as possible, and a lot of self gratitude. All of this is much easier said than done if I’m being honest. One thing I do focus on, is doing something I enjoy everyday. I built a 20ft x 20ft garden in the backyard at my boyfriends house, so now growing most of my vegetables that I like….and I am back on the golf course again this last week 👌. I plan to golf more often (regardless of my golf score results…lol) and spend more time in my garden and visiting with family and friends more than I have in the past (I am used to work 60-80hrs/week…and have to fill that time void to keep my sanity). I will be volunteering on our local dart league this fall as this is a winter activity for me. Just do anything that you would want to do if you had more time for it compared to before diagnosis is my motto I guess. I think I might even try some pottery classes this fall as well….just things like that, things that relax me and make me feel good. I am not a selfish person, but now recognize that most days now ARE all about me….and I need to take the time for me now. That is a hard thing to recognize at first, but we are NOT being selfish…we are “self healing”.

DO WHATEVER MAKES TOUR HEART HAPPY!

My new motto….

Trish

[SEckett in reply to Rai_Nakoa]

Hi Tigger,

Thank you for making me smile. Your are awesome. Lots of love and hugs. Sheenagh xx

[Jenjill47 in reply to Rai_Nakoa]

Trish - you are incredible. Fabulous, inspiring and you make me want to dance!🦋🦋🦋

[SUE7777]

Hi Trish, Lovely post and lovely lady. Sue xx

[Cumbrianlass5]

So pleased you are feeling rather better. It takes time to adjust emotionally and mentally to the shock. It is excellent to have support around but for people to give you the space you need to find your own way forward. All very best wishes to you x