@auntieoakley thank you so much for this. It is very helpful. I know that tests and biopsies will be part of my new normal. It is the impact on my mental health that is the hardest part. Ironically, I am an LCSW and a therapist working in a school and in private practice. I know a lot about skills to decrease anxiety, but somehow it all goes out the window when I am flooded with anxiety myself! Just hearing your words reminded me I am not alone, and I loved the idea about worry time.

This was the holiday season I was starting to allow joy to come back in, after so much pain of divorce and cancer for me and my daughters. I don't want to ose that, So yes, I am here and I am healing and I will try to lean in. And praying certainly helps too.

I hope for peace and joy for you this holiday. For all of you.

With hugs and love,

Cairistin