Even the Strong One Has Breaking Moments

By Amanda Brunson

1 min read

I love superwomen! At times, I want to think that I am superwomen! Call me Super P, P for Panda! I mean, I did see a quote that said "Have you ever seen Superwoman and me in the same place?" lol!

You don't need to be strong all the time

On a serious note, though, with blood cancer, being the tough/strong one all the time is pressure. It's ok to put the cape down for a second or two to breathe and do some self-checking for you. Just think how can you be good for anyone if you're torn/broken down? I'm just here to remind you one! You are not alone, two! Big hugs because it's not easy and things can get tricky, three! You are AMAZING! Four! It's ok to cry, laugh, or just embrace how you're feeling at the moment (I Love You <3). And Five! You are enough and healthy boundaries do wonders. Keep your head up! I know you're doing your best.

Love Super Panda <3

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Amanda Brunson Moderator & Contributor
Super P! 🐼
Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo Moderator & Contributor
Yep, sometimes even the superheroes need a recharge!
Paula Rosado Moderator
Recently I was talking to a friend after her brain tumor removal. She mentioned how people say they feel so sorry, so horrible, so terrible for her. She said she ends up consoling them for her situation. How many of us have done so? The roles get reversed somehow. I agree Amanda Panda! We get to feel awful sometimes too.
Amanda Brunson Moderator & Contributor
Man! That happens to me a lot! Consoling people for my own situation. I find it so strange and yet it happens to be all the time. I’m glad you understood
Ann Harper Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="Amanda Brunson" user-id="4145474"/> Your video was so raw with emotion. Such a good topic. While we console others, we definitely need time for us. I’m glad you’re doing that. Ann (Blood-Cancer.com Team member)
1. Amanda Brunson Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention username="Ann Harper" user-id="3637920"/> Thank you (((Big Hugs))) I live by living transparent <3 progression not perfection.
Susan Gonsalves Moderator & Contributor
Excellent video and thanks for the virtual hug. Needed it. You made me remember the times when someone would say something, feeling badly that I have leukemia and I'd find myself saying, "it's okay, it's okay" and comforting them. One time the person looked at me weirdly and I had to back track and say, "well, it's not okay but it's just the way it is." I was a caregiver for my mom for many many years. It was only after she passed that I realized how little I cared for myself during that period. Preserving yourself is important too! However, I never regret that time we had together and I wouldn't trade it for a million years. In fact, I've told my siblings that I feel like they missed out. Take care. Susan (Blood-Cancer.com Team Member) 
1. Amanda Brunson Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention username="Susan Gonsalves" user-id="3653135"/> I agree I wouldn’t trade that time either. I do feel my siblings missed out as well.