5 years ago today...

That was the day that I had THE biopsy that dx'd my cancer. It's hard to believe that 5 years have passed! In retrospect, it was like a long, bad dream. But the reality of it hits when I think that I feel a new odd bump or I cough too much or have pain in some body part. I have learned, though, to stop my thoughts right there and not allow myself to imagine any scenarios at all. I finished treatment with the promise to myself to really & truly immerse myself in each & every moment and to seek & cultivate only that which brings joy, growth and/or fulfillment. And you know what? It hasn't been hard at all. I can truly say that, today, I am living as my authentic self and am embracing life to its fullest. So although I would never welcome cancer into my life, I believe that it was the catalyst that finally awoke me to my life and to how to truly honor my self and my life.

And on this day, I need  to pay special tribute to these boards, its moderators, and to all of the amazing, courageous, funny and inspiring women who have helped me on my journey. I never, ever would have made it without you, my chicas!!!

~Marin