So it’s been a minute… or a few years… 

Tomorrow, December 12th, 2021, marks four years cancer free for me.

It’s been a ride.

I feel like I’m BFFs with all my doctors, I see them so often. Is that normal? I don’t know. But here we are.

I will always promote and encourage everyone to get checked regularly. “Early detection saves lives” isn’t just a cute jingle… however…

I never anticipated just how anxiety-inducing getting checked ALL.THE.TIME really is. I have spent entire weekends having panic attack after panic attack. I’ve had to pull off to the side of the road on my way to these appointments because my anxiety took over. I’ve been to therapists and psychologists; I’ve had my anxiety/depression meds slowly increased over time; and I go quiet… a lot… working on learning how to deal with anxiety is a day by day thing. Some days I’m more successful than others.

But here’s the thing… as rough as all that is, having cancer is worse.

And I continue to not have cancer…

For that, I’m so thankful.

I’m also so thankful for my family and friends who put up with my mood swings and still love me. Who check in when I go quiet, and still love me. I’m incredibly lucky in the friend and family department. I know I’m not easy…

Thank goodness I’m so damn charming and funny 😜

Raise a glass with me, won’t you? Cheers to four years! 🥂 

xoxo
~Liana