I didn't really know what to title this post. It feels intensely personal. It's just some thoughts and observations I've been having as I deal with endometriosis and as I also watch my mother deal (bravely) with breast cancer. It is wonderful how much support and how much of a sense of community they try to give to these women when they are newly diagnosed, as well as throughout the process. I've been impressed and surprised along the way with how much generosity there is for women with breast cancer. She has access to a nutritionist, to breast cancer gatherings, even to a garden, I believe. My mom received a hand-made blanket to have for her chemo treatment. These blankets are made by hand and donated to the hospitals for chemo patients. She received a free wig, which I have seen online at a cost of hundreds of dollars. Since losing your hair is one of the biggest fears for someone going through chemotherapy, I know a wig doesn't alleviate that fear but having someone available and not having to worry about cost are two less things to worry about and that's huge. There are even small handmade items throughout the process. Knitted caps, handmade bookmarks and bracelets.
