Realty check - body image

[Zen]

That film about sums it up.
But I'm afraid it's bigger than all of us.
The weak will succumb.

[LBTC]

Silver, I'm really touched by your post, and it's given me more to think about.

My sister, who I am not very close to, is a breast cancer survivor who has had a masectomy. I am very proud of her. Her attitude is awesome, she rose above a terrible disease and she's a nice person. She did not have BA surgery. She told me that she'd had all her kids and was finished using them anyway....I realized then that she was not defined by her breasts. She defines herself in other ways, which is perfect for her and her family.

I also realized then and am reminded now - I am not her. I am partly defined by my breasts, as can be seen in my original post. I know now that if I were ever in that situation, if I went through what she did, I would opt for surgery. I am proud of my curviness, generally happy with my body (always aware of imperfections and room for improvement as most of us are), and would want to rebuild myself after going through the grief and the healing....

Thank you, Silver. Thank you, all of you ladies, for such a great discussion!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[annie]

Thank you, Silver. Thank you, all of you ladies, for such a great discussion!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

Ditto!

Annie