This touched me deeply. The outward evidence of the surgery for my oral cancer is minimal, the surgeon, an artist, was deft in his work and the scars are silver traces, neat and delicate. I am grateful for the treatments that ended my cancer but I am not the same as before, my smile, the difficulty in bestowing a kiss, changes in diet, are daily reminders of the difference. Compared to many with this disease my scars are minor, the alteration in my daily life minima,l but I have emerged from this chrysalis changed, not quite a butterfly.
I have a burn scar on my neck which I used to be terribly self conscious about and hid it from everyone. The most amazing thing is that after 53 years of marriage, my sweet husband has never mentioned it or asked about it. He just took my scar as a part of me, no questions asked! Thanks for this lovely message about things we don’t usually consider as lovely 🥰
This touched me deeply. The outward evidence of the surgery for my oral cancer is minimal, the surgeon, an artist, was deft in his work and the scars are silver traces, neat and delicate. I am grateful for the treatments that ended my cancer but I am not the same as before, my smile, the difficulty in bestowing a kiss, changes in diet, are daily reminders of the difference. Compared to many with this disease my scars are minor, the alteration in my daily life minima,l but I have emerged from this chrysalis changed, not quite a butterfly.
I rejoice in your emergence. May it continue. And may you enjoy full health. Thank you for sharing this, Catherine.
Powerful, Phyllis. 🙏
We are all “works in progress”. Our “scars” are badges of courage.
Nice metaphor, Mish.
Beautiful. So beautiful.
I have a burn scar on my neck which I used to be terribly self conscious about and hid it from everyone. The most amazing thing is that after 53 years of marriage, my sweet husband has never mentioned it or asked about it. He just took my scar as a part of me, no questions asked! Thanks for this lovely message about things we don’t usually consider as lovely 🥰
You're very welcome. Scars are just evidence of our living.
Thank you for this deeply touching gift. Resonating.
You're welcome.