From Fear to Freedom: Taking Control of My Health After Loss
How My Mom’s Passing Inspired My Journey Toward Preventative Wellness
What really ignited my passion in my own health was the passing of my Mom from breast cancer almost 22 years ago. That doesn't mean that I wasn't interested in taking care of myself and eating healthy until that moment. Quite the contrary, in fact. However, losing her at such a young age really made me think about my own life and my own mortality.
I went through a period of time where I let the fear of getting sick run how I approached my health. I had doctors run tests that were unnecessary and potentially harmful. Thankfully, I have changed my ways and no longer worry about things that I cannot control. I do my best to stay healthy and make sure that I live my life and enjoy it. Imagine how much more free I feel.
Today I went for my annual breast, abdomen and thyroid thermography. This always makes me think of my Mom and wonder if we detected her breast cancer sooner would she still be here? Thermography detects issues 6-8 years BEFORE they turn into a tumor that can be seen on a mammogram. This allows time to correct the issue and find the root cause before it becomes an even bigger problem. Plus, it does so without exposing me to any radiation.
I miss my Mom every day. There are so many things that she wasn't here for but I know she is still watching me grow, mess up, succeed, fall and rise. I imagine her watching over me and my family. Every time I see a rainbow I say hello to her.
