five augusts later | commemorating my worst day

Currently romanticizing: the ever-present nature of change. Hi friend. Happy end of August to all who celebrate. The end of August is a weird time for me, emotionally. August 26th is what is known unaffectionately in my house as Cancer Christmas, the anniversary of when I was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cervical cancer. This week marks five years since that diagnosis (I've been in remission since January 2022—knock on wood for me!). We call this anniversary Cancer Christmas...