Exploring body image ∼ BC Becky

Food Angst … never surrender

Tue September 9, 2014

For much of my adult life, my diet has been about control. I can choose to control what I eat, and as a control freak that is important. I've…

Who would have thought … I look sexy in a buzz cut!

Fri July 18, 2014

active treatment

Today was the trip to the really nice lady who volunteers to shave heads for those who are going through chemotherapy. We decided we needed a before picture -…

Meltdown

Mon July 14, 2014

active treatment

Last night I allowed myself to go down an emotional spiral into an all out meltdown. I was already feeling a little sad and then took an MJ pill, and…

Humour in the moment – which boobs should I wear?

Mon June 16, 2014

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In this moment, we (Scott and I) often find ourselves laughing at things that are rather absurd, but real none-the-less. I recognize it clearly as a coping mechanism, and…

How do you prepare to lose a body part?

Sun June 15, 2014

active treatment

When the surgeon told me that most likely I would need a mastectomy I did not really internalize what that meant. When a new friend mentioned that it was…