Life Update
First I ask for forgiveness as what I am about to share actually started in the summer of 2025 - read on... I have always been pretty healthy and consistent to see my doctor(s) as required once or twice a year, so I was not thrilled when my 2025 mammogram indicated a spot that had not changed in a number of years that radiologist wanted to biopsy. Since my last core biopsy nine years prior was so traumatic, I advocated for myself and sought out options that would provide peace of mind, comfort and less trauma for myself and the person doing the biopsy. In December 2025 I met with a local surgeon who specializes with breast issues and met with her to explain why I was seeking surgical help or, at the very least, biopsy with stronger than local anesthetic. She was empathetic to my anxiety and traumatic experience, so we set up lumpectomy procedure to take place on 1/15/26. The results from that procedure took the wind out of my sails and I felt adrift for the first time since my div...