What helped you feel confident after treatment or surgery?

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SierraF (Staff)
SierraF (Staff) Administrator Posts: 1
edited May 8 in Weekly Discussions

Whether it was a small habit, a mindset shift, a support system, or even a specific piece of clothing - what helped you rebuild your self-image and feel more like you after treatment or surgery?

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  • legaljen1969
    legaljen1969 Member Posts: 776

    I had a lot of "survivor" t-shirts. In my recovery period, being mostly during the most intense part of COVID life, I was able to wear a lot of casual clothes, t-shirts, pink leggings, pink everything. I always loved pink even before my BC diagnosis, but in the words of Shelby from Steel Magnolias, pink was "my signature color."
    What gave me the most confidence was being able to come to WhatNext and discuss things with other survivors, other "soldiers" in the midst of the battle. I always knew I was not alone. I watched how others dealt with their diagnoses and tried to emulate the behaviors and attitudes of those who showed confidence and knowledge.

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