I’m 49 and not afraid to admit that … my mindset has changed for the better since cancer

Cancer has made me stronger and less afraid

I suffer from anxiety, which has got much worse since cancer and menopause. I don’t cope very well with change or unknowns these days. I’m learning to manage it but sometimes I get totally paralyzed with overwhelm.

I penny pinch over supermarket shopping and obsess over budgets. But then blow it all out of the water by booking flights and adventures on a whim - because you know, life is for living. And I want to show my kids the world. Especially post cancer. The irony is not lost on me.

I lose my shit at my kids. I really, really try not to. I love them to death. But OMG, they press all my buttons. I’m scared I’m not doing a good job. Parenting is HARD!

I’m excited to turn 50! I’m so excited that I get to turn 50. I’m going to have a big party. And DANCE. My husband is going to hate every minute of it.

I don’t go to the gym and lift weights as often as I should. It’s my least favourite form of exercise, in spite of it being the one that’s probably most important for me. I’m trying!

I eat chocolate every single day. It’s a problem.

I need time on my own more and more as I get older.

I am really battling with the changes in my body. I am so happy and proud of where I’ve got to post cancer, but I still can’t help but compare with where I was before. It’s hard!

I’m not afraid to admit anything, post cancer. It’s made me give a lot less sh!ts. Ask me anything!