tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9866948.post813783733441995685..comments2023-11-15T22:27:23.261-06:00Comments on A journey of 1000 stitches begins with just one ....: A bit of honestyBrandiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09181341595095947329noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9866948.post-53011516525621124492011-08-08T21:51:07.567-05:002011-08-08T21:51:07.567-05:00This is one of the most amazing blog posts I'v...This is one of the most amazing blog posts I've read in some time. Very powerful and raw and REAL, which is what makes it so great.<br /><br />Take care.Lisa Hannemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861341862784698692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9866948.post-13119429592617842122011-07-26T21:28:00.482-05:002011-07-26T21:28:00.482-05:00you've always been honest -- ever since! and b...you've always been honest -- ever since! and brave indeed.<br /><br />you are one beautiful person -- inside and out.<br /><br />big (((hugs))) and kisses!GottaLoveMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04652133570422330201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9866948.post-76063174988724439452011-07-26T09:30:37.437-05:002011-07-26T09:30:37.437-05:00Brandie,
I love REAL...
RobinBrandie, <br />I love REAL...<br />RobinRobin Bradley Hanselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373675206887256203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9866948.post-24586521519414883032011-07-22T07:20:30.655-05:002011-07-22T07:20:30.655-05:00This was very real, Brandie. I know I can't fu...This was very real, Brandie. I know I can't fully understand what you're going through, and maybe hearing that you're still beautiful, inside AND out, doesn't count for a hill of beans until YOU believe it, but I am going to reiterate what everyone else already knows: You ARE beautiful. Just as you can see the beauty within your children that doesn't exist in their physical appearances, so can your true friends see the beauty within you. <br /><br />Plus, boobs are overrated.tracey.becker1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9866948.post-4282610088496956532011-07-22T01:31:38.812-05:002011-07-22T01:31:38.812-05:00I think it's so cool that you shared this. And...I think it's so cool that you shared this. And, I think it's going to be healing for you. Hey, I can't imagine doing what you are doing. I'm in awe of your courage!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198494481516807435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9866948.post-7178261403337052232011-07-21T15:34:58.107-05:002011-07-21T15:34:58.107-05:00As women, our breasts are such a part of us. Obvi...As women, our breasts are such a part of us. Obviously. But they're also a big part of our feminine identity. You breastfed your babies. You bought your first bra, and you found that perfect undergarment for your wedding day. So much of who we are can be linked to our breasts. Our frustrations or self identity (good and bad) are all wrapped up into our chest. To have that smack you in the face has got to be so hard. This is why reconstruction, if a woman wants, should be allowed during the mastectomy surgery. Though, in all honesty, scars and incisions around your breasts are hard to take even when you're NOT facing cancer, and not facing just a complete removal. So I don't know how much easier reconstruction right away would be.<br /><br />You are amazing for sharing this part. So many women feel awful, and then feel guilty for feeling awful because, as you said, you're removing cancer, so you shouldn't be thinking about "looks." We worry about being vain. But it's not vanity. It is a sense of self. A sense of womanhood and motherhood.<br /><br />And I am so sorry that you've had to face this. It cannot be easy. I hope that sharing - and knowing that you help women going through the same thing - will help you heal that hurt.deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05818708484668420919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9866948.post-8389724386733457082011-07-19T09:26:17.916-05:002011-07-19T09:26:17.916-05:00there might be nothing as beautiful as a woman tha...there might be nothing as beautiful as a woman that owns her space--that tells her truth. your honesty shines through:) xoxodeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04500412981725567794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9866948.post-83988394477429146262011-07-19T08:44:57.754-05:002011-07-19T08:44:57.754-05:00Great post! I remember the first time my mom look...Great post! I remember the first time my mom looked in the mirror after her surgery. Keep fighting the battle!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08545458263496649067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9866948.post-48119964974255891312011-07-19T07:59:06.972-05:002011-07-19T07:59:06.972-05:00HUGHUGAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024392628362568010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9866948.post-76551586854083742282011-07-19T02:47:24.630-05:002011-07-19T02:47:24.630-05:00You are the most courageous person I know. YOU AR...You are the most courageous person I know. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! You'll see it again soon. The best part...you'll still be here to share your beauty with all of us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186297078340530940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9866948.post-29770850336669655752011-07-19T00:52:55.329-05:002011-07-19T00:52:55.329-05:00Thank you for sharing this, Brandie.
These words ...Thank you for sharing this, Brandie.<br /><br />These words have such power. I am so glad to have you as a friend.Erynhttp://www.hearth2heart.comnoreply@blogger.com