BRCA Positive is a blog that was formed in hope to raise awareness about the Breast Cancer (BRCA) genetic mutation. There are two types of BRCA mutations: BRCA I and BRCA II. People are still learning about this mutation and there are still a lot of questions about this mutation. My blog is designed to help offer support to those who are dealing with the mutation or have the possibility of testing positive for this mutation. The blog can also be for the loved ones of those who are BRCA carriers.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
For My Mom
The physical features of the face and body attract judgment like a magnetic force. The more beautiful the person, the more attraction received. It is when you get to know someone that your judgments untie themselves loose. A gorgeous face and body can become a beautiful person or a more ugly one. It is not only through getting to know someone, though, that you pick up on different things about them. Through observation one can obtain more information than through social procedure. It is true when someone says that actions speak louder than words. Somebody can say one thing about him or herself, but do the total opposite. It is easy for someone to say things about themselves to make them seem or feel better. It is not only their physical features, but also more so their actions that actually define them as a person.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
With the bad comes the good.
I hated high school. I never enjoyed it and was always counting down until I graduated. I was never good with girls either. I found that girls liked to talk and would whisper and stare when you walked by. I was called many different things in high school and had many challenges, but ultimately those challenges made me a stronger person.
I was looking for support type groups on facebook this evening. Recently, my Aunt and family friend have stumbled across a few that they felt were good ones to join. I stumbled across one, though, and was shocked.
I discovered one group having in depth conversations about me. They knew my full name, discussed where I was from and other such things. Sue from FORCE even discussed with them "handling the matter." I didn't realize that my therapeutic ways were a situation that needed handling. I didn't realize that a sisterhood consisted of talking about somebody until the whole group is blue in the face. Actually, I would be lying if I said that. As soon as I saw that, I was reminded of high school. Its like when one girl doesn't have the right clothes to fit in and everybody else stares and laughs. That's exactly what it is like.
I was looking for support type groups on facebook this evening. Recently, my Aunt and family friend have stumbled across a few that they felt were good ones to join. I stumbled across one, though, and was shocked.
I discovered one group having in depth conversations about me. They knew my full name, discussed where I was from and other such things. Sue from FORCE even discussed with them "handling the matter." I didn't realize that my therapeutic ways were a situation that needed handling. I didn't realize that a sisterhood consisted of talking about somebody until the whole group is blue in the face. Actually, I would be lying if I said that. As soon as I saw that, I was reminded of high school. Its like when one girl doesn't have the right clothes to fit in and everybody else stares and laughs. That's exactly what it is like.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Concerning My Post about the Term Previvor
I understand that quite a few people feel hurt by my post. The post wasn't meant to be taken personally. Many people take things personally, though, and that cannot be helped. If I feel a certain way about something, though, I am not going to beat around the bush.
Yesterday's post was not about what everybody's been through.
Yesterday's post was not about what everybody's been through.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Previvor? Not in the Slightest.
I have heard the word "previvor" used to describe somebody who carries the BRCA genetic mutation. I strongly disagree with this term. Why should anybody who HASN'T survived cancer even be associated with part of the word survivor at all?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)