When I write it down, it makes sense why I am feeling overwhelmed.

I just sent this text to a friend who asked how I am. No wonder I’m feeling overwhelmed right now. Shoutout to everyone else with a lot on their plate right now. It is too much all at once.

I had a productive doctor’s appointment today, and now have a path forward; and I have spoken with some friends in similar situations in the last week. I am healing well too. So I’m feeling hopeful. I’m still scared – of the treatment and of the outcomes. I’ve asked the doctors if I’m going to die twice this week.

I want to talk more in depth about the symptoms I had one day, because I think it’s important that people with ovaries and uteruses are aware of what symptoms to look out for that could mean it’s cancer, (because I wasn’t). But right now, my public advocacy (for health issues I’m experiencing and for wider disability issues) is on hold while I rest. Thanks for respecting my boundaries.

I’m back at my arts festival work tomorrow and Wednesday, because I want a distraction, and I want to be useful, and I want to make art. I’m excited for the connections and purpose.

I am very grateful to the many, many people who’ve shown support in many ways. Thank you.

I am working a bit, but work has decreased due to cancer. There’s many blog posts, social media posts & interviews I’ve already done – educating on disability, & appearance diversity. If my work has helped you, or you use it in your work, please consider buying me a drink. Thank you!

Image: a screenshot of the following text.
“It’s all happened very fast – even though I had symptoms for many months, I didn’t know they were cancer related. I went from getting home to Melbourne from seven weeks holiday OS to going to emergency at the hospital on the same day, to being told I have to have a hysterectomy because I may have cancer, to being operated on and diagnosed with cancer in a month.
It’s a lot to comprehend. ”
It’s black text on white background.

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