The heat starts deep under my skin, pushing towards the surface with the force and inevitability of an oncoming wave. I can feel when it starts, but by then it is too late. I can tell myself that I am not actually hot, just flooded with sensation, but it makes no difference. I am warm, […]
Category Archives: Cancer
The best foundations for ‘chemo-face’ problem skin
Cancer takes a lot from a person. I managed to take it in stride when I lost my breasts and my hair, but when my skin exploded, I completely freaked out. It felt like happened overnight. My face was a mess. I had sores on my scalp. It was physically painful, and a huge blow […]
Unfinished business
As the new year begins, I’ve found myself energised for new endeavours and projects – pandemic and lockdown notwithstanding. There has been a powerful urge telling me: it is time for something new. But it’s interesting – every time I try to take a step forward (like with this Home Ec project I’m so excited […]