2 year anniversary

Life after a breast cancer diagnosis Living with breast cancer
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Haven’t been on here in a while but today is my 2 year anniversary of my diagnosis. Started out all positive; counting my blessings, reclaiming the day by going out for dinner and some drinks but I had a few drinks and just felt overwhelmed with sadness. I guess I’m just wondering if anyone else struggles with their anniversary? I feel like I should be so grateful to be here (and I am) but also left reeling with lots of stirred up trauma. Love and courage to everyone xx

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I’m sorry to hear that you felt sad and overwhelmed. It’s understandable with the shock we go through mentally and physically with a diagnosis.

I can’t compare as I’m just starting my after treatment phase now I’m very thankful like you but still a bit shell shocked I suppose and it doesn’t feel like it happened to me. Despite losing a breast and gaining a new one!

Just wanted to wish you all the best xx

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Thanks for your kind words. Lots of love xx

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Anniversaries are definitely a funny day for me. The early ones were like you very mixed feelings. As time goes on I became more at ease with them and could enjoy a glass or 2 of fizz. Now heading for my 20th, I have mixed feelings again. I guess it’s a significant day and will always make us reflect, but mostly it is relief I am here to be able to reflect. Take care and allow yourself to feel how you feel. Best wishes.

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Thank you so much. Really appreciative your kind words xx

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I’m 10 years on and I still keep in touch with the ladies I found friendships with on the forum then . We all still find anniversaries quite emotional maybe not as much as in the first few years , they are also bittersweet - equally grateful to be here but sad about the people we have lost along the way . It’s perfectly normal to feel like you do - sometimes random things will take you back to that place too .

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I find the anniversary of my diagnosis quite tricky . I got my diagnosis on New Year’s Eve so it’s a hard date to forget. It will be 4 years this year and I’m loving life and doing lots of things I love but life is different after a cancer diagnosis . In many ways you appreciate life more and I definitely tend to seize the moment and not dither on making decisions. Take care

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