Happy Friday to you all despite everything.
There are not many problems that I still have to deal with from my cancer treatment. My memory, however, is one of them that does not work properly anymore. It’s never been great. The story goes that when I was in kindergarten, my parents asked me with whom I played, and I answered: “I don’t know. They were nice!” LOL
Since I had chemotherapy, it’s gone a lot worse, though. I assume having gone through menopause and using medication against cancer that affects my hormones doesn’t help either. My grandmother used to amuse me, who could not remember our names or why she went to a room. Now I understand her. I wish I could tell her.
So, I organise my life with lists and ask the best husband why I am here and what I am doing. There are worse things I guess. I hope your memory doesn’t let you down. It’s no fun, you know.
Please stay safe, stay kind and remember: you rock!

Euch allen trotz allem einen schönen Freitag.
Es gibt nicht viele Probleme, die ich von meiner Krebsbehandlung noch bewältigen muss. Mein Gedächtnis ist jedoch eines davon, das nicht mehr richtig funktioniert. Es war noch nie großartig. Die Geschichte geht rum, dass meine Eltern mich im Kindergarten gefragt haben, mit wem ich spiele, und ich antwortete: „Ich weiß es nicht. Sie waren nett!” LOL
Seit der Chemotherapie ist es aber viel schlimmer geworden. Ich nehme an, dass die Wechseljahre und die Einnahme von Medikamenten gegen Krebs, die meine Hormone beeinflussen, auch nicht helfen. Früher amüsierte mich meine Großmutter, die sich nicht an unsere Namen erinnern konnte oder warum sie in ein Zimmer ging. Jetzt verstehe ich sie. Ich wünschte, ich könnte es ihr sagen.
Also organisiere ich mein Leben mit Listen und frage den besten Ehemann, warum ich hier bin und was ich mache. Es gibt schlimmere Dinge, denke ich. Ich hoffe, deine Erinnerung lässt dich nicht im Stich. Es macht keinen Spaß.
Bitte bleibt sicher, bleibt freundlich und denkt dran: Ihr seid grossartig!
Not surprising with all you’re going through. Give yourself grace –
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Thanks Beth, I try to but it’s difficult when you can’t create workable habits. But maybe I just need to be flexible and roll with it 🤗
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Hi Bee, my mom’s short term memory was also impacted by chemotherapy. Her long term memory is fine.
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Good morning Robbie, does she still have the problem or did it change over time? Mine hasn’t and I start to wonder if I need to be checked for dementia 🤗
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My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and had treatment for 20 months. Her short term memory is still poor. She also takes hormone blockers.
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Maybe the hormone blockers have an affect too but I can’t remember if it said on the list of side effects 🤗
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I take longer to process things. I understand within me but to express orally gets harder.
Your written word is very clear. Keep writing and don’t hesitate to write about your feelings/condition. Your posts and comments are always kind. 🙂
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Thanks very much. I find writing much easier than talking in either language but I try to spread as much kindness as I can. The world certainly needs it 🥰
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