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I wanted to write this to tell other women that the decision to have a mastectomy was not easy. But it is one I am very happy that I made. My chances of developing breast cancer have dropped from 87 percent to under 5 percent. I can tell my children that they don’t need to fear they will lose me to breast cancer.

It is reassuring that they see nothing that makes them uncomfortable. They can see my small scars and that’s it. Everything else is just Mommy, the same as she always was. And they know that I love them and will do anything to be with them as long as I can. On a personal note, I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity.

By ANGELINA JOLIE

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/14/opinion/my-medical-choice.html?_r=1&

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Is it rude of me to choose the San Diego comic-con over my yearly family reunion?

My family is planning on having it on the 20th of July. The Saturday of comic-con. I fought for my over priced passes and already spent over $200 on my costumes that I was planning on wearing to the con. Mind you this is the only “fun” convention I attend. (The others being industry related conventions *serious face*)

I’ve already made up my mind and decided to attend all 4 days of comic-con despite if my family reschedules or not. It might be looked down upon and considered rude but I honestly don’t give a care. Especially considering that my family doesn’t have much respect for me either. I always get made fun of and looked down upon for simply being myself. A nerd, geek, freak, artist without a “real job”. So unathletic that they don’t even want me on the family kickball tournament we have during our reunions.

Even after all this there is still the slight feeling of guilt.

And now I should stop rambling and get some sleep. Sorry a slice of my brain

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