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A raw reflection on post-chemo life, insomnia, and the emotional fog that lingers beyond survival. This piece explores the quiet grief, chronic pain, and complicated gratitude that shape life after cancer—when healing is anything but linear.

Life after chemo is unpredictable, messy, and deeply humbling. In this post, I share what it means to live two-and-a-half years post-treatment—navigating pain, fatigue, brain fog, and small but meaningful victories while learning to own a new normal and keep writing through recovery.

Scattered Puzzle Pieces explores the messy, honest reality of post-chemo life—from rebuilding your identity to navigating brain fog, pain, and exhaustion. A raw, encouraging perspective for cancer survivors learning to rewrite their playbook.

It’s me I’m still here I’ve just been so Tired Exhausted And what’s that word or phrase Oh yes Darn I just forgot Oh yes Got it I’m burned out from this post-chemo recovery thing I’m just burnt out But yes I’m still here And I’m not waving the white flag I’m still here I’m just resting more But I’m still here Reminding myself Healing is not linear I’m still here.

Lately; but not lately, it feels like I’ve been stuck in forever where the revolving door doesn’t stop for exit. I entered the revolving door over two and a half years ago and it just keeps going. We know that once you enter a revolving door, you have to move at the pace it revolves. If you move too slow you’re going to get bumped in the rear with the possibility of being thrusted into… Read more: Confused about Resting and Lost about Recovery.

I am having such a challenging time grappling with this life after cancer thing. While I’m overflowing with gratitude for my care team that exceeds beyond the medical care team, I am still torn on what’s permanent and what still alots patience. It’s a lot to have this time where my mind can sit for hours at a time staring off into yonder without realizing how much time has passed. The things I can and… Read more: Random and Uncoordinated Thoughts…

Accepting reality isn’t always easy. There’s a lot of internal work that needs to take place. And even then, you’re not guaranteed acceptance. I speak in parallels. One of my life’s questions has always been, “How do you know when you’ve truly forgiven someone?” That question can be parallel to, “How do you know when you’ve reached acceptance?” I thought I was getting to a point of acceptance with how cancer has changed my life.… Read more: Random thoughts…