Posted April 28, 2023
Seven years ago, I closed my eyes for 6 hours, and when I woke up, I no longer had breasts. It was the first of three surgeries that were part of my preventive mastectomy and reconstruction journey. I knew the time to write this post would be coming soon, and… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted October 14, 2022
“Because you did it, I knew I could too.” It’s a simple phrase, but to me, it is one of the most empowering and humbling phrases I’ve ever heard…or said. “Because you did it, I knew I could too.” I’m going to take a moment to share some of my… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting, Prairie Life
Posted May 4, 2022
6 years ago, I underwent a Preventive Mastectomy. The reason was simple: I wanted to live. It was a decision that was made with little to no understanding of what the journey ahead held for me, my family, and my friends and loved ones. And because I knew there would… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted March 25, 2022
With my 40th birthday only a few days away I’ve had a lot of people ask me how I’m feeling about it. My response has been the same each time, “I fought hard to get here.” I’ve faced my mortality more often than most. First, it was two roll-over car… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted June 1, 2016
Here at PrairieWifeInHeels.com we’re all about offering support to other women, it’s even in our mission statement! This weeks’ Prairie Wife takes supporting other women to a whole new level! I first came in contact with her 8 years ago when she held a MOPS meeting at her house. As… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Wife of the Week
