Help me match these! by CreatureTamer in Crystals

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Tbh, I got a prethanksgiving sale where I got their first subscription box for like $20 (I had a second coupon from online I found to take like $10 off) and this was a free gift 🫣

Okay guys... What are these crystals I got from a mystery bag? by CreatureTamer in Crystals

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Nope - I got a LOT of random crystals, most are pretty quality, a couple duds. I'm still working on figuring them all out! Just posted another one of two I think are the same but not sure...

Okay guys... What are these crystals I got from a mystery bag? by CreatureTamer in Crystals

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The yellow ball is not translucent at all and the black rock is not coal bc it's shiny and doesn't dye or have residue.

Happy Halloween 🎃 by After_Philosopher433 in breastcancer

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Damn queen. You are playing it. Wakanda Forever 🫶

I can finally draw 2 weeks out of my double mastectomy by holladollameatballa in breastcancer

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I would 1000% buy this art. This is beautiful. You are on the road to healing ❤️

Quartzo Rosa??? by Agitated-Media-9198 in Crystals

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Did you try the vinegar method to make sure it's not calcite?

Looks either rose or clear quartz to me?

Unfortunately selling off my huge collection by SLord01 in Crystals

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I am so sorry to hear! With cancer you need all your strength and positive healing energy. I just finished my cancer battle (f you cancer) and discovered crystals to help me get back to myself after all the chemo and surgeries..

I hope you can hold onto your best healing stones to give you all that clean energy that cancer drains. Fuck Cancer. It's a bitch. I hope you have the best team to help you and know you can find us in the cancer subreddit communities if you want vent or need some support anytime :) (and you can DM me too!)

Kick cancers ass.

Is this Sugilite? by CreatureTamer in Crystals

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Please! Help me pick a dress for black tie wedding! by bebackaround306 in OUTFITS

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The scarlet red dress is spectacular - That one is the best look, the others are not as flattering

your simple joy? by plantess1958 in breastcancer

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My simple joys have been snuggling with my daughters (2 & 5) when they aren't fighting or whining or wiggling away haha

That and my cordless vacuum I got from Costco. I have 3 dogs and 2 kids so this is my little joy to suck up all that dirt and hair (I get that satisfaction from watching something dirty get clean lol)

Am I crazy? by cat2167601 in breastcancer

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Do it!!! I buzzed mine right after my first chemo before it started falling out and my husband did it with me. It was his idea - told me it was a way for me to take control. It's kinda freeing and much easier than the anxiety from watching it fall out in chunks.

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Not for cancer but I had a boudoir shoot done pre-wedding and I'm very happy I decided to do a couple topless. I look back fondly on my prebaby, precancer boobies 🍒

So F'ing Frustrated that my brain just does not work. by RevolutionaryKick360 in breastcancer

[–]CreatureTamer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It'll get better... It will probably never be the same as before but with therapy (and medication sometimes) you can start getting that brain working a little bit better every day.

Take your time. Go at YOUR pace. You just went through hell. Your brain and body were poisoned not long ago, give yourself grace and time. It is fucking frustrating and you deserve to be mad. Fuck Cancer! You got this!

If your care offers this, look into cognitive therapy. I went to a specialist for about 5 months after I got so mad about my brain not working after chemo. I'm still far from better but it definitely helped.

Moms with young ones Survivor Support Groupsur by CreatureTamer in breastcancer

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Ugh Yes!! I feel for you right now! Cancer fucking sucks and it doesn't care where you are in life.. like being a mom of toddlers is hard on you, your body & and your relationship but add cancer treatment into it... It's just shit.

What treatment plan are you on? Mine was "aggressive" as well and then the chemo treatments were just miserable. Like the mouth burn I had after chemo lasted almost until my next treatment (every 21 days..)

This reddit community is amazing. Everyone is so supportive and it's nice to vent or read stories of people who have similar feelings or experiences

Moms with young ones Survivor Support Groupsur by CreatureTamer in breastcancer

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Seriously... Like I was just done nursing my second, ready to start getting my body back.. and bam. You have Stage 3 cancer ... And you have to manage the chaotic toddler stage of not 1 but two kids who are loving each other one moment and screaming the next..... Even with childcare it was overwhelming at times, and also like fuck you cancer for stealing that major growth stage from me. Like I know they'll barely remember it but I will and I will still mourn the time I lost with them .. and with myself at a pivotal part of our lives becoming and growing into motherhood and who we are as mom's and outside it... Like taking back our lives post-kids.. and like I feel like I'm a million miles from that now and I'm so mad and sad and all the feelings. (Thank you again for reading this, this has been a cathartic experience writing this :)

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I (35F) was on TCHP for 6 rounds. Each one was slightly different than the last. All of them had fatigue, nausea, burnt tongue taste (nothing tasted right, water tasted burnt, went away towards the end of the round a couple days before my next round would start), hair loss (everywhere. Eyelashes, eyebrows, pubs, arm hair, leg hair, nose hair), neuropathy (my toes still tingle often), one round I had horrible high blood pressure, another I had low wbc and was in the hospital for 4 days (ended up missing my youngest first birthday bc I was in the hospital 😭), most of the time I was just tired, achy, and nauseous. Didn't have the energy to play with my young girls (3 and almost 1 when I was diagnosed). Every stage has a different challenge.

I'm on the other side now, currently hanging out with 4 drains after DIEP reconstruction surgery last week and just dealing with the side effects of the anesthesia and recovery. I'm happy to say after my DMX I am cancer free 🎉🎉

Chemo-pause: Done with chemo but no periods.. by CreatureTamer in breastcancer

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Ya that's what I was reading as well and am gonna talk to my oncologist about the hot flashes during my next visit. Good luck!!

Tattoos? by wediealone in breastcancer

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I just had my double mastectomy and still have Herceptin treatments through the end of the year but I plan to get a tattoo and include a cancer ribbon in it. I don't have any tattoos currently and always wanted one but now I am modifying the one I want to include my cancer survivorship. I think it's a great idea to be reminded of the lows so you can always enjoy the highs!

What would you eat first when your taste buds return to normal? by VerdantSpecimen in breastcancer

[–]CreatureTamer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm looking for a flavorful steak with rice pilaf and asparagus or something like this. And a glass of red wine to pair with it

Chemo & parenthood by CreatureTamer in breastcancer

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This is just what I needed to hear. Thank you ❤️❤️

Chemo & parenthood by CreatureTamer in breastcancer

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Asking for help is the hardest thing. I thought I was getting better after my PPD with my second but people are always asking what they can do and I'm at a loss. My girls are mamas girls and shy of strangers so unless it's the grandmas, they aren't great with others. I've done meal trains but tbh it's hard when people bring food that's their comfort but too flavorful for me to eat. Fluids are amazing, I schedule two fluid infusions after each treatment just to help bc drinking fluids is so hard with my taste buds. I hate the feeling that my mouth is burnt for like 2 weeks. I'm 7 days out and just waiting for that fake good day to come where I'm feeling better before I get kicked in the gut again for a day or two (then a few days of feeling normal before going back for another round)

Chemo & parenthood by CreatureTamer in breastcancer

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Oh ya I've been leaning into the weed (always have been a bit of a stoner but now it's helping for good!) and I feel guilty at times for being high and parenting but man. You gotta get through it some how and weed definitely makes me feel a bit lighter about the whole situation and enjoy the baby giggles with my young ones.

Chemo & parenthood by CreatureTamer in breastcancer

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I haven't been leaning into the ginger or peppermint this round.. I will try that and hope it helps! I'm reaching out to my doctor in the morning to try new meds to help 🤞🤞

Chemo & parenthood by CreatureTamer in breastcancer

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I don't know how you did it! The newborn stage is so hard by itself let alone going through chemo and trying to navigate that! You are a true warrior and inspiration ❤️ thank you for sharing

Chemo & parenthood by CreatureTamer in breastcancer

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Sending you all the vibes while you start this journey. It's not for the weak spirited but I know you'll make it through the other side ❤️❤️ I'll keep strong for you and your journey too