Hodgkin’s Lymphoma~ First Symptoms

Hello friends!

I want to share my experience of becoming ill with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, the months leading to my diagnosis, and my symptoms. I want to have a space online for others to read if they are expierencing the same symptoms, feel terrified, and alone. You are not alone and my blog is here to help you navigate this illness and see the light and the end of the tunnel. You will be healed, hang on, and keep hope.

As I was frantically searching online about my symptoms, reading blogs, and trying to diagnosis myself, I would spiral into a deep hole and I would find myself terrified. I spent months ignoring my symptoms and pretending I was fine, even though I knew something was wrong. It was the end of summer 2023 and I thought I was happy, planning summer fun with my kiddos, working from home, and maintaining my fitness. Little did I know things would change and my life would forever be different at only thirty-seven years old with two kiddos.

Luckily I was keeping a journal during this time, journaling has always helped me release emotions and start my day. I love sitting on my porch in the summers before the kids wake up and just journal, writing about everything in my mind, affirmations, gratitude, and plans. I want to share those journal references throughout my blogging. I highly recommend starting a journal, a physical or digital one. During this time I was using a digital journal on my ipad called Zinnia. This app is still my absolute favorite and I use this everyday to document my day.