@loribmt Thank you for your kind words and response!
To answer your question:
I think my greatest recovery challenge is the fatigue. Not just the physical exhaustion, but probably more so the cognitive/mental fatigue-ability . I feel as if tasks that used to be simple, like answering a text or formulating a cogent email response, takes so much more time and effort, with results that are no where near my pre-cancer abilities. Then to combine that with other tasks like ADLs, finances, cooking, driving, etc. and it feels so physically exhausting, as if I had worked a 12-hr shift, then ran 5 miles, and played a game of tennis (slight exaggeration, of course), before going home to make dinner and care for my large family! The only problem is, I’ve not done any of those things, nor could I at this time. 🙂
It continues to be difficult to talk on the phone, read for pleasure, or even enjoy a new TV program, as it’s difficult to stay on task. I feel like I developed ADHD with my limited focus and stilted executive functioning skills.

Fortunately, I have had great support from my therapists! I have learned to be kind to myself, especially giving myself grace, often. I understand that I’m now living a “new normal”. I can’t say I’m “joyful” (yet), but I am grateful for so many things.
Thank you for asking.