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Just as it was getting light this morning, I stood and had a good look at my naked body in the mirror, something I avoid doing since I got older. Tomorrow, I doubt I'll have time, so today I wanted to say a fond farewell to the part of my breast that will be removed.
I noticed the old scars, the love handles and the bumps and stretches that came from carrying three children, and from simply living. My body isn't perfect, not by any stretch, but it's mine. It tells a story. The lines, the marks, the wear and tear, they speak of love, loss, laughter, survival. I’ve got some metal bits but I’m far from bionic, and after tomorrow I’ll have more changes to carry. But I’ll still be here.
I looked at the story written on my body, the outward marks of love, happiness, pain and sadness and thought: Oh bugger it, go get some breakfast.

BTW, #ADHD people— particularly peri- and post-menopausal women:

Take a look at creatine supplementation.

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/

I take Vyvanse [lisdexamphetamine], Celexa [citalopram], and Nolvadex [tamoxifen] (as part of my long-term #BreastCancer treatment). The tamoxifen has been putting me into peri-menopause for the last three years.

I started a 3g/day creatine regimen last week, just popping a capsule when I take my morning pills and not otherwise changing my diet or exercise, and while this is certainly not a controlled study I’ve been feeling a little clearer towards the tail end of the week and sleeping better.

PubMed Central (PMC)Creatine Supplementation in Women’s Health: A Lifespan PerspectiveDespite extensive research on creatine, evidence for use among females is understudied. Creatine characteristics vary between males and females, with females exhibiting 70–80% lower endogenous creatine stores compared to males. Understanding ...