Author: brendawrites
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I Believe in Happy Endings
“I believe in happy endings. If you’re not happy, that just means it’s not the ending.” — Walt Disney Imagineer, Alice Davis
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P.S. I don’t use the word breast cancer “survivor” (on myself)
Good morning! I’ve had a few Twitter conversations regarding this topic so I thought I’d share my opinion on the word breast cancer “survivor” which people keep telling me that I will be, in time. I’m focused on thankfulness, gratitude and looking for everything and everybody that I can be grateful for. I’m telling people…
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Breast Cancer Touches All of Us.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer, on April 17th, 2014. I am 53 years old. This blog is just about to transform into my personal journal, for documenting my life (and recovery from) breast cancer. I will write more soon, fill you in on some details, and organize this website into an inspiring and hopeful space.…
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I can. Yes I can. I will. Beat this I will.
I can. Yes I can. I will. Beat this I will. Then. Tears well up. In between sentences and silences. Then. I can do this. Everything will be OK. You can beat this Brenda. Then. Tears well up in wonder while waiting. —Brenda Johima
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You Fall Harder When You’re In Love Deeper
Have you ever been in love? Really. In love to the depths of your very being? Have You? How about … have you been in love with a pet, a dog, or a puppy? I was. I am. But. The hurt, when snatched away forever, as if to not matter. Words that some people have…
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Cougars Poodles and Bears
>> February 26, 2014 >> PLEASE NOTE >I never ever gave up my (foster) dog.head tremor
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Xena the Poodle Puppy and the Homeless Man
>> February 26, 2014 >> PLEASE NOTE << I no longer have Xena, my soul dog. Dogs are FOREVER to me, and after being questioned publicly on Twitter yesterday, I wish to set the record straight. I will be posting a full story, but for now, for the record: >>I never, never, ever gave up…
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Not Fitting In Means You Stand Out
I don’t fit in, or belong, most of the time, and in most ways. It took me almost 51 years to see this as a good thing, as an asset. Not fitting in means you stand out. Not fitting in means you’ve resisted or embraced weird and strange and even odd. Different is where it’s…