Why am I blogging?

I consider myself a fairly private person.  Sure, I share things on social media, but not to the extent of some people.  I've gone back and forth about doing this blog.  It's sharing some very private things about my self and my BC journey.  When I first started writing, I wasn't even sure I'd share it publicly.  However, I feel like I need to.  There's so many benefits to sharing.

First of all, it's a journal for me.... something I can look back on.  I know I won't remember everything that happens along the way.  That's probably not a bad thing though.  This blog also allows me to answer some questions that people have had for me, all in one place.  And not have to repeat myself.  Not that I mind answering questions, but it's nice to not have to keep saying the same things over and over.

Probably the biggest reason I wanted to do this blog was to help others that may face this journey.  I've googled "breast cancer" a time or two ;-)  and I've come across some very helpful blogs along the way.  If I can help someone else, while I'm going through this, it makes it a little less tough.

One thing I've definitely learned in the short part of my journey thus far is that everyone's experience is so different.  It's so hard to know what to expect.  I tell myself daily that it's one day at a time and I can do this!