A Mastectomy Isn't that Spooky!

That's right!  A mastectomy isn't that spooky. It's all a matter of changing one's attitude towards this operation. Here's an example.

On Halloween I wanted to have fun and create some laughs about my missing boob. Here's what I did. I dressed up as a pirate's wench, and for accessories I included a sword, hooked hand and amazing feathers. I wasn't scheduled to work, but decided to show up on the job in full costume. Some of my female coworkers had been feeling uncomfortable about my "condition" and I wanted to ease the tension.

I announced my arrival at each work station with an "argh".  People were surprized by what I then said, "Ey matey. Be careful with swords.  Look what I did with my hand, and now I wear a hook. And in a fight, I accidentally chopped off my boob!" 

Everybody cheered and applauded, and hugged me for the hysterical laughter.

I decided to continue with my antics, and proceeded to three grocery stores and finally a deli. While in line, the most dashing Jack Sparrow type of a man approached me and said "Hello, my lady. May I kiss thy hand?"  I extended both hands, which he kissed. It was such a magical, healing moment. We didn't make a connection, but I felt like Cinderella with her prince instead of a mastectomy "victim."

Yes, it's all about the attitude!