How do you find the balance between giving back to the cancer community and making sure your life doesn't become all cancer all the time?

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afreshchapter (Survivor (1 year)) - 12 / 01 / 2011

What a great answer. Look at us validating each other ;-) Seriously though, I think it's important to find a balance. I definitely think it's time you used your spa certificate. You deserve it. Thank you for echoing my need to have conversations outside of the cancer community that have nothing to do with cancer, but also to form friendships within the cancer community that are about so much more than just cancer.
Big hugs to you and keep up the amazing work!
Terri

DebbieWoodbury (Survivor (2 - 5 years)) - 11 / 30 / 2011

That's a good question! After my mastectomy I felt so driven to give back that I jumped into whatever I could to be of use. I'm also a bit of a workaholic, especially when I'm enjoying what I'm doing. Since I started building the WhereWeGoNow community, I've so enjoyed every contact (in person and virtually) that's it hard for me to remember to pull back sometimes from all cancer all the time.

So, maybe I'm the wrong I person to ask this question. I do know, however, that I relish talking to old and new friends who are not a part of the cancer community. I make it a point to see one of them once every week or two and we have amazing conversations about everything (except cancer.)

My family also keeps me focused on other things. What I should do more of is yoga and "me time" relaxation activities. I got a spa certificate from my husband for my birthday five months ago and have yet to go. I think it's about time, don't you?
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