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Language
Language shapes our reality. Whether spoken with proper enunciation and grammar or bent and twisted in the neighborhoods, it shapes who we are and how we see the world. Do you have an abortion or do you have your pregnancy … Continue reading →
Posted in Breastploitation, Social Commentary
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Tagged amputation, breast, breast amputation, breast cancer, cultural commentary, Diagnosis, Foucault, gayle sulik, Information resources, Komen, language as power, mastectomy, Media, metastasis, metastatic breast cancer, Patriarchy, Philosophy, pink movement, pink ribbon, pink ribbon culture, Pinktober, Politics, Stage IV, stage iv breast cancer, Treatment, Wellcome Film UK
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The Downside of Virtual Interaction
Since my breast cancer diagnosis and–48 hours later–the creation of this blog, I have sung the praises of social media. As my readership grew and my Twitter numbers blossomed, virtual roots that were planted started to flourish in a garden … Continue reading →
Posted in Advocacy, My Stage IV Life, Social Commentary, Stage IV Musings
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Tagged advocacy, Attitude, Beyond the Shock, blogging, blogs, breast cancer, breasts, Cancer Culture, cultural commentary, Diagnosis, discussion boards, discussion groups, empathy, family, fear, friends, frustration, Information resources, metastatic breast cancer, National Breast Cancer Foundation, side-effects, social media, spousal support, Stage IV, stage iv breast cancer, support, Treatment, Twitter, vulnerability, women who don't support women
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Chronic Illness
When the Death Star was under construction and then, once completed, sent out Tai Fighters to establish satellite stations, I was busy moving on with my life. Very busy. Work swallowed me whole–and I welcomed it. I was no victim, … Continue reading →