First therapy meeting

May 30th, 2019

I had my first meeting with my therapist Tuesday night. I was soooo nervous. I had no idea what to expect!! But she was SO nice and so easy to talk to. She asked me what seemed like questions they might ask all their patients during the first meeting. Such as why do you think you need therapy, what are your worries, eating/sleeping habits, what is your support and family look like, etc. The meeting lasted an hour and flew by! At the end she shared with me that she is also a breast cancer survivor and was diagnosed at age 31. She said I am sorry if I kept saying “we” throughout our conversation but it was hard not to as I have been in your shoes and I know exactly how your feeling. It was so nice to talk to someone who can truly understand my emotions!! I cried a handful of times throughout the session but when I got in my car to leave I felt a weight lifted off my shoulders. I am holding all these thoughts and feelings in and they are weighing me down!! I feel a little lighter after getting it all out! 😊 She also reassured me that all my thoughts and feelings are completely normal for where I’m at right now. I see her again in a few weeks and looking forward to it!

I found out last week I have “cording” which is causing my pointer finger to swell as well as the top of my hand. It’s hard to explain but my finger, wrist and forearm feel tight. Like something is pulling. Dr. Burdette said it’s common after breast surgery/lymph node removal. I guess these cord like structures develop from inflammation and scarring. WEIRD! Anyways I see OT next Thursday to hopefully help this sausage-finger situation 🤣

Fusco family 💗 I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers

KPOW