One Tit Wonder

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Or we could all get t-shirts when I get my breast removed, (if that happens) and wear it in solidarity: It would say "One Tit Wonder." Oh, god, I do make myself laugh. You all are so hilarious.

It's funny that you're talking about my tits. The day before I went to the PET scan, which would show that the cancer had gone to my bones, I was still thinking that I would be facing surgery soon. I stood in the shower as I wept over the potential loss of my breast, and felt so sad that, after all it has done for me--nurtured my babies, been a source of pleasure, given me a sense of kick-ass power, it's now being ravaged. I have read that some women think their breasts are betraying them, but it' s not how I've felt--I've felt so grieved that a member of my body responsible for giving so much life has been terrorized by a violence that has no right to attack my faithful boob.

One another subject, speaking of t-shirts--those of you have kept up with the ongoing get born t-shirt options will love the one we came up with last night: "You're looking at one ANGRY VAGINA!!" Much thanks to our dearest friend who will remain unnamed until she chooses to reveal herself for that one!

Love to all my angry, passionate, very, very funny and beautiful vaginas. And to the penises brave enough to show up here and be so supportive--I'm so glad to know you; you're strong and amazing to brave the enormous tide of estrogen.

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