Author Archives: Gel

Dear Diary, Wow! My heart and proverbial cup (of chaser without alcohol) are overflowing and I’m overwhelmed with the amount of support I’ve received. I literally have not gotten out of bed yet and the outpouring of love this early is just wow! The calls, messages on social media, the texts…I am so grateful forContinue reading “Chapter 7”

This domain is my gift to myself…some years my gifts to myself were extravagant…in 2017 I bought myself a car, in 2020 Jimmy and I bought a house…but this year…2021 I paid $48.80 so I could have this outlet. This little space where I share my soul. Who knew that for under $50 I wouldContinue reading “Happy Birthday to Me!!!”

Dear Diary, I took the time to reread what I’ve written and although it doesn’t seem like it; I have definitely omitted and glossed over some parts. It’s not because those parts weren’t important but because I’m doing this a look back and not going day by day. Maybe one day I’ll get there butContinue reading “Chapter 6”

Dear Diary, I’m a lucky girl, I know this. I have a really good life. I’m fortunate to have the absolute best support system both personally and professionally. I have built a life that could be considered enviable by some. When you take a quick glance at my life you would see I drive aContinue reading “Chapter 5”

Dear Diary, So let’s talk more about my care team…I had many choices and met with dozens of people. I made the decision to keep PAMF for Oncology, I met with Dr. Bryant Sheh and he got me right away. You know I’m very curious and detail oriented. He was able to be upfront withContinue reading “Chapter 4”

Dear Diary, We know that I was perfectly fine hearing my results. I was and am ok with this because I know at the end of the day this cancer will not kill me. Is there a chance that complications can occur from treatment? Yeah but that’s not something to focus on. The perspective hereContinue reading “Chapter 3”

Dear Diary, Let’s get a little more clinical here. Again it’s invasive ductal mucinous carcinoma. Basically the cells in my milk ducts have created an abnormal cluster of cells and they are only in one place. They are surrounded in mucus which makes them mucinous. Only 2% of breast cancers are like mine so it’sContinue reading “Chapter 2”

Dear Diary, Lemme preface this by saying right now the trend is doing photo dumps on IG. I’m not gonna dump a ton of seemingly random but carefully selected photos but I am gonna drop a lot of shit in this very first chapter…. Holy shit it’s been forever since I did this. Idk aboutContinue reading “Chapter 1…”