Comments on: Believing the Lies of “Less Than”

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:21:58 +0000

I am sorry you are going through this experience right now. Your feelings were beautifully expressed. I too have felt similar feelings. I’ve been called back from a yearly mammogram several times for more images. One required a biopsy that certainly gave me a scare. Thankfully, it was benign and I am praying the same will be for you. But every year, I start getting anxious a few months before my yearly mammogram. The anxiety can be crippling at times. I have dense, fibrocystic breast tissue and they are not easy to screen. My genetic testing was negative too but it doesn’t erase the fear. I just want you to know that you are not alone. I feel you. I’m am cheering for you and praying for you. We haven’t met but know you are supported by those you don’t even know. Try to put your worries aside and enjoy your Easter!

By: Jane

Jane — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:14:24 +0000

I live in beautiful New England too. I can be part of your tribe…accompany you to appts (gee, how many hundreds of us will they let in the waiting room). I can bring ice packs, prepare a family meal and support & support you. Yes, MRIs find many new things, just as a first mammogram does as it has nothing to compare to. Most findings are reassuring but also , if not, catch problems very early!
Wishing you a blessed Easter weekend with your family. Thinking of you, Jane

By: Ellen beha

Ellen beha — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:07:45 +0000

So sorry you are going thru this, hopefully the testing will quickly show no need for further concern. Give yourself some time to be frustrated, then look at those beautiful children and home to cheer you. Keeping you in my prayers

By: Ellyn ellyns2@verizon.net

Ellyn ellyns2@verizon.net — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:02:19 +0000

You have all the right to be angry. I know you have family history but that doesn’t mean that’s your fate. I follow you on instagram love all your adventures. We’ve even met a couple of times. I’m a Designer at Potterybarn. Everyone looks at people and thinks how lucky look at their life. No one has everything. I’ve lived many times as you with those feeling. A baby 9 years old of infertility. 6 miscarriages.no one knew how this was effecting me until a friend saw me fall apart after a shower. No one knew all my friends popping out babies I was auntie Ellyn to all . Left and was tears in my car. Finally adoption was our way. Beautiful daughter. Many things along the husband cancer with issues ever since. Then in the last few years lost my dad my mom and (I didn’t realize she must have been my therapy dog ) holding me together because this holiday season she passed. Omg what a life but we are strong. We are woman. You light up a page with your talents. Give yourself grace. Friends of mine have gone through this with history and it turns out good. Thoughts and prayers you are lovely!

By: Gwynne Cuny

Gwynne Cuny — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:45:48 +0000

What a raw and honest post about life! So many of us feel this way at times and it’s alright. God allows our lives to be what they are and to use His strength to move through the hard – which you are very aware and have had much practice. He is with you❤️

By: Sandy Ward

Sandy Ward — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:34:52 +0000

You have so eloquently hit the nail on the head. The devil can’t hurt or spirit, body or mind…so he lies. It’s ALL he’s got. But he didn’t get you because you recognized his lie. Praise God! He really IS good! And He really is walking with us every step of this earthly life. I’m so glad this world isn’t the destination. Our heaven has already begun, reconciliation with our heavenly Dad! Happy Easter! You’re in my prayers. Love you!

By: Kim Bauer

Kim Bauer — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:41:06 +0000

So sorry, Jackie! You’re right, it can be hard to not say “why me, and why not them”. Praying for you today and that your next scan rules out cancer. Either way, God loves you, has a plan for you, and will never leave you.

By: Linda Patrk

Linda Patrk — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:36:02 +0000

Oh, Jackie, please know how you deserve to feel the way you do right now! To be honest, I smiled when you wrote your “of course” defense…can’t tell you how many times I’ve said that to myself, about so many different curve balls that have been thrown my way. Though we’ve never met, i believe you are a strong person in all aspects of your life. This being said, I sometimes feel everyone finds adversity is easier to handle when you do appear this way and that you’re given less of a comfort pass from others as a result. I have come to feel the reality of this over the years and have tired of the sheer weight of it. So, allow yourself to have the sad feelings and then pick up the pieces when you are ready, not when everyone thinks you should be ready!(like yesterday:) Your strength is there, but you deserve to feel exactly the way you do right now!

By: Georgene Balugo

Georgene Balugo — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:04:24 +0000

You are a gifted and inspirational writer…. I am praying for a good outcome for you beautiful Jackie… I remember your mom saying she has a gift for decorating and everything and she thought it skipped her generation … she was speaking of you.. but I know she was lovely in every way as well

By: H

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:39:25 +0000

This is one of the most honest and brave pieces of writing I’ve ever seen on the internet, (heck anywhere for that matter). I could feel the emotion pouring out, and it was so incredibly relatable — although all of us struggle in different ways. Sending you love, prayers, and very genuinely rooting for you to first) get through what you’re current facing bigger picture) get every single thing you want in life. Much love, and thank you.