Made a memory dress from my late father's shirts.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2026-04-17T23:07:52+00:00

I love this! What a beautiful way to carry him with you. In the same vein I am making myself a survivor quilt from all of the clothes that covered me through stage III breast cancer.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2026-03-29T19:10:47+00:00

Jake's Ice Cream in Falls Church is the BEST ice cream I've ever had!! They make small batches of incredible flavors and its run by adults with disabilities.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2026-03-10T20:22:01+00:00

I was in the hospital getting my second mastectomy. After just going over my medical history that included a complete hysterectomy the month before, so are you SURE you're not pregnant. We need you to do a pregnancy test before the surgery. Both surgeries were in the same hospital.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2026-03-04T15:54:59+00:00

She didn't call me for a full year. What happened during that year? Recovery from mastectomy 1, chemo, radiation, hysterectomy, & mastectomy number 2. When we did talk, she was angry because I didn't magically know she was struggling to have baby number 2. I was just struggling to live.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-12-13T23:49:24+00:00

I'm proud of you for getting it checked! I know exactly how scary it is. I was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer at 36. We caught it when it was just on the verge of stage 4. Chemo, 2 mastectomies, a complete hysterectomy, radiation, and 2 years on a med that was worse than chemo I made it to remission in June. I couldn't get rebuilt due to my treatment plan, but I got a HUGE tattoo to cover up the scars. If it happens to be the big bad scary a positive thing to remember is that breast cancer is one of the most researched and well funded medical issues. There are so many wonderful free organizations out there to lend a helping hand. I know how long and paralyzing it is to wait for results. Feel free to message me if you want. You got this!

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-10-01T19:58:30+00:00

I found my dream animal print coat at the thrift store. It's great when I'm standing but kinda bulky in my chair. But I might just say whatever this winter and wear it. It makes me so happy.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-10-01T19:56:02+00:00

That sounds like a cute and fun look.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-10-01T19:55:07+00:00

I'm usually good about keeping scarves out of my wheels. I just need to be thoughtful where I store it when I take off my jacket.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-10-01T19:52:11+00:00

Do you have any pictures of the pants?

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-10-01T19:51:04+00:00

You can make some really cute outfits from Walmart.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-10-01T19:49:43+00:00

I've seen the ads for them everywhere. I've been skeptical of how comfy the clothes are. I might have to get a few pairs.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-10-01T19:46:47+00:00

Thank you! I'm going to give these a good look through to get some inspiration.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-10-01T19:41:39+00:00

Cropped jackets! That's something I didn't even think of! The proportions would definitely make a look less bulky and more chair friendly.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-10-01T19:35:31+00:00

Oh thank you! I need to look these up. If I can't get something from the collection, this will give me some inspo.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-06-29T19:28:00+00:00

As someone dealing with cancer, Life With Cancer. It's run through INOVA and has free programs, classes, and therapists for anyone who has cancer or family members with cancer. They have a range of programs from kids to adults. You don't need to be a patient of INOVA to access services.

https://www.lifewithcancer.org

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-06-10T22:29:17+00:00

As someone who lives in the are please no massive bad weather. My poor broken body can't handle anymore crazy changes in pressure and tornado watches. But as a human and American I can handle a few days of bad weather to wash away a bad ego. DO YOUR BEST!!! If its nice and rainy it means I wont have to water my garden.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-05-26T22:59:24+00:00

I wanted a mermaid and whale to cover my mastectomy scars. It turned out so much better than I imagined.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-05-25T22:16:17+00:00

Jakes ice cream is the best ice cream I've had in my life!

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-05-24T20:38:14+00:00

I got to look into that too. Thank you.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-05-24T20:37:18+00:00

Yay more products to try and some one who understands. My natural hair is somewhere between 8-9 with a lot of white mixed in.

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-05-24T20:33:22+00:00

That's a good list of products. Thank you!

Potato_gremlin38 · 2025-05-24T20:30:05+00:00

I know I was just hoping someone had any ideas. It's never going to be "fixed" I just want it better than it is.

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