Entries by Julie Greenberg

Why Life Insurance Is So Important

The great thing is I also know a thing or two about life insurance and how different things in your life can hinder you from getting the best coverage. Most people wait until something happens to prompt them to get life insurance and this is the worst way to approach it. You don’t really need life insurance unless you have dependents or some sort of financial obligation that if you passed away would be passed on to someone else.

Post Mastectomy Fashion

For most that are not affected by this, you wouldn’t know but for those that are, we are well aware of the struggle with trying to find something to wear.
My plastic surgeon doesn’t want me to lift my arms past what we call “T-Rex” arms. So it’s button-up shirts or super baggy t-shirts that you can stretch the hell out of for me.

PINKtober

I was tested for BRCA prior to getting pregnant with my son as a precaution because of my family history (Mother and Aunt both had breast cancer). It came back negative which makes you feel a little better, but boom 7 years later here I am.. They can’t detect a genetic link and no reason behind it at all and no explanation to the lengthy family history.

Healthy M&M Blizard

Who doesn’t love a thick vanilla M&M blizzard from Dairy Queen?
I always love it at first but after I feel so full and bloated. Here is a healthier version with 1/2 half the calories and fat and about 6 bags of lettuce that you don’t even taste.

Surviving

Survivor: the remainder of a group of people or things; a person who copes well with difficulties in their life.
This word, the reason I hate going to a doctor I haven’t seen since I was diagnosed,  the reason I don’t want to explain to people what I’m healing from. The guilt I have for even using the word. Take for example tonight I decided to wear this shirt to bed, it’s been in my closet since the day of the breast cancer walk because I don’t believe I’m worthy of it.

The Unexplainable

Two months ago I started having some pain in my left armpit and it would randomly show up. I just thought it was sore from my workout or something. About 5-6 weeks later I felt a small mass in my left breast. It wasn’t anything big and I would just keep an eye on it. Well after a few weeks it felt bigger and hurt a little more. I told my husband I think I should make an appointment.