A Gift or a Curse? Introspections Two Years Post-Total Thyroidectomy
Eight hundred forty days have passed since June 15, 2022, and I have this complex mix emotions twenty seven months after my total thyroidectomy. I often wondered if this experience has been a curse or a gift. As I have faced physical and emotional dilemmas I never anticipated, brain fogging and fatigue, weight gain, and the constant need for medication made me think that it is a curse. However, I've gained a profound appreciation for my physical and mental health, unlocked skills for my financial gain, discovered inner strength I didn’t know I had, and forged deeper connections with myself during this battle made me believed that it is actually a gift. The idea that God makes you face and overcome challenges so you can unleash the true meaning of life. A month after my surgery, there was one lymph node that was closely monitored, initially thought to just be leftover fluid from the operation. I tried to rest my chaotic mind, continuing my journey as I had been declared cance...