tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277010158439335267.post4152520382865095158..comments2023-06-15T06:31:40.658-07:00Comments on I SURVIVED TO RISE AGAIN: My Double Mastectomy and the Three Weeks That FollowedSarah Beth Wattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09750945772707866077noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277010158439335267.post-18947312057366256422015-01-23T02:21:01.747-08:002015-01-23T02:21:01.747-08:00Hi Sarah, we haven't met but I am a friend-of-...Hi Sarah, we haven't met but I am a friend-of-a-friend. I live in LG and have quietly followed your recovery from the start.<br />Anyway,,,, I was particularly moved by this post because of the guilt you felt about the burden your parents were under. Well sweety let me tell you: as a mother myself, I can honestly say that your parents are so very grateful that you are alive, that the driving, hotels, money and all that, it doesn't mean a thing. I know any parent would give everything they have to be able to have their child in a hospital rather than a cemetery. <br />I have friends that lost their child nearly 30 years ago. She died in a car crash her senior year of high school. Her headstone is close to the road in the cemetery on 12th street. Every time I drive by I look over at it. And every time, there are new flowers placed along side the stone. I can't imagine what those parents wouldn't do to have their daughter back. <br />Mortgage the house? No problem! Sell the cars? In a second! <br />Empty their savings? Anytime! <br />I am sure this is all the same stuff your parents tell you all the time but believe me, its all true. <br />Your parents are so truly wonderful but I bet they don't even give it a second thought. <br /><br />You also write quite a bit about not being able to fulfill your dreams of acting... says who? Do it baby!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277010158439335267.post-10515610130949230132014-11-24T01:16:42.168-08:002014-11-24T01:16:42.168-08:00Sarah, I don't know how I came across your blo...Sarah, I don't know how I came across your blog... I think I googled "nose ring" or something... I feel so moved by your journey. To have this level of challenge in your daily life requires a very profound sense of strength. You are a warrior. And it's ok to be tired... You are fighting a life battle every single day! These life challenges are not handed to just anyone. If you are in the ring with it (regardless of how scary it is) this proves that you are a worthy opponent. You are an inspiration to countless people who you will never meet. How beautiful is that? Your story challenges people to question how much fight they have...it begs them to shift perceptions on pain and suffering... When they are mindlessly googling something like nose rings. Thank you for this unexpected gift. <br /><br />Misha LeeMishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16488320308466420171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277010158439335267.post-75273003729057541632014-09-14T23:12:01.429-07:002014-09-14T23:12:01.429-07:00I'm also a burn survivor and your strength has...I'm also a burn survivor and your strength has got me through some of my darkest times. The time you spent away from this blog I must had had visited 100 times hoping to see a new post! I understand that you needed your time to regroup. Stay Encouraged And Know That The Storm cant last forever. I know it's hard but forget the past. You can only go up from here. I admire you and I'm sure that there are many others who may not comment but visit your blog because of your strength! Thank you sb for everything! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277010158439335267.post-55964179275482779972014-09-07T19:13:03.862-07:002014-09-07T19:13:03.862-07:00Sarah!
First and foremost, so happy to see you ba...Sarah! <br />First and foremost, so happy to see you back and blogging again! I was so worried when I didn't see you writing for so long but I hated the idea of overwhelming you with questions. <br />I'm so sorry to hear of the surgery and the complications and the loneliness and sadness you endured in the hospital. Those nights alone are the worst. I wish I could give you a hug! You are such a survivor and situations such as those really show how truly strong you are on the inside! Dealing with burns is enough to begin with and dealing with the emotions and guilt and all of those feelings is tough. I sometimes wish I can turn my thoughts on mute so I don't have to think about so much. I truly, truly am glad that your surgery (throughout all the tribulations) has made you feel more confident. If you ever want to e-mail me feel free! <br />Xo RaquelRaquelnoreply@blogger.com