Breast Cancer and Adjustment

I’ve taken a trip to hide. My husband has business here intermittently, and having just had my breast removed because of cancer, he was not inclined to have us separated. Me either, for that matter. There is a period of time after surgery where no fake part can be used to get out and about, because the wound is just too raw, and reconstruction immediately is not an option for me due to other health conditions. I’d be looking like a freak…

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Lisa Boyl-Davis, LICSW

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My name is Lisa. I am a trauma and couples therapist, love to write, sing, hike, pray, bike, and accidently burn food too often… www.ameliacponder.com

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