Cancer Chronicles S4: Ileostomy Closure Recovery, F.E.A.R, and Bloody Dog Diarrhea

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I’m still recovering from my ileostomy closure- my bowels are very opinionated about the whole thing. I’m glad to be alive and exhausted at the same time so I’m going to keep this short.

Here’s what I talk about in this episode.

* What it’s really like when your bowels have to relearn how to work after ileostomy closure surgery

* The second hospital stay hit harder than expected

* The daily drama of dripping mini-splits and dog diarrhea felt like mountains I had to climb

* Remembering that “fear” is just Future Events Appearing Real

* Getting my priorities straight: 1. wound healing, 2. Bowels working, 3. I’m not even close to #3 yet:)

* Tools I use to consistently bring myself back to the present moment

* The Cancer Chronicles Sanctuary project—soon to be simplified and made doable by a chick who has very little “do” in her

We close with sharing gratitude—because no matter how rough the day, I can still find three things to be thankful for. Here are my three for today:

* I’m grateful I could pay the vet bill.

* I’m grateful my dog only has colitis.

* And I’m grateful for the birds singing as I sit outside.

Please share your three in the comments!

And as always: I’m grateful you’re here. Until next time—love you lots!

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