Weekly Round-Up
Welcome to this week’s blog round up.
We begin with a reflection from Sue as she explores the limits of emotional and physical capacity in an exhausting social climate, reframing rest and boundary-setting not as withdrawal but as responsibility.
Beth’s latest Substack turns toward creativity, tracing the rediscovery of a long-buried artistic dream. Moving beyond early rejection and self-doubt, she shows how midlife artistry can become an expression of self-love—emerging through honest prose, painting, and poetry.
Nancy brings us to a February birthday forever changed by the moment her mother discovered a breast lump, an uninvited intrusion that marked the beginning of cancer’s enduring presence in her life and memory.
Barbara explores how breast cancer can be intertwined with patterns of lifelong self-sacrifice particularly for women accustomed to prioritising others’ needs above their own.
Abigail shares practical, hard-won insights from living with multiple implanted ports during metastatic breast cancer treatment.
Jennifer reflects on the grief of losing a friend from her breast cancer support community, confronting the painful reality that loss remains an ever-present part of survivorship.
Finally this week, Connie revisits the vulnerability of returning to online dating later in life and how simple advice—like “wear red” as a sign of confidence—became part of a journey toward love and self-acceptance.
Until next week,
May the week ahead hold gentleness where it’s needed, courage where it’s asked of you, and small moments of connection that remind you you’re not alone.
Much love always
Marie xxx
