I’ve tried to explain to my family and others, why at times I’m less bothered about certain things than I used to be. Look, to be honest – this has surprised even me on many occasions!
Fact is – at times, I just don’t care for or about some of the things I used to.
I’m still a ‘determined little shit’ as those close to me know, but my inclination to persevere with things that don’t matter, is far less.
The simplest way for me to reason this in my head is that old instinct of fight Vs flight. After not having that option when I was diagnosed (i.e. I had to fight), I now can make the choice. Every now and then, my choice is flight.
Just now I’m starting to feel tired from the work that had to be done. Perhaps in the past 15 months I’ve chewed up a bit of that power to fight.
Fight Vs Flight
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Australian Transplant Games GC 2018
Big thanks to the team at MyGC for the opportunity to have a chat about the upcoming Australian Transplant Games.
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Transplant Athlete High Performance Camp – the inspiration, hurt & fun….
Picture this – a sweltering Gold Coast afternoon, 25 individuals who have been to the brink and not only recovered – but are thriving examples of what organ and tissue donation, and a health focused life can be. Last weekend, a very special event occurred and I was lucky enough to be part of it. […]
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Better out than in…
This body is so capable – but it’s been through enough. I truly believe that, which is why I’m not completely terrified of a ‘suspicious mass’ recently discovered in my mouth. It’s coming out in a few days time. The surgeon is highly experienced and during the necessary scans and tests of late has become […]
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Fights don’t have to be loud…
Sometimes the most difficult battles require a peaceful, gentle focus. A huge shoutout to my Mum and friends Nerida, Lina and Ian for letting me have this lately while I’ve been unwell. Sincere apologies to everyone I’ve unintentionally snubbed. Please know when I say I’m ‘average’ or ‘not the best’, I’m not just looking for […]
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Tap, tap, tap.
KATE CARLYLE is weighing-up the best way to document her experiences with BREAST CANCER, LEUKAEMIA and BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT.
After years of blogging, she’s now finding it too taxing and believes social media updates are probably enough. However, the 38-year-old is often encouraged to write a BOOK.
KATE will continue sharing her story of survival via appropriate awareness campaigns and charity events, but wonders why so many people think she should put fingertips-to-keyboard, what is it they really want to know and what they hope to get out of such a work?
Encore Performances 
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