Living in the Fog of Chemo Brain

Living in the Fog?

Hey there, it’s me, Cindy.

After breast cancer treatment, two big challenges hit hard—fatigue from chemo and something many of us call “Chemo Brain.” You think they’ll go away once treatment ends, but they don’t.

I remember one day in August 2011. I was struggling to remember things. I went to the grocery store for bread and a few other items. I paid, pushed my cart to the car, and unloaded everything.

But as soon as I got home, the phone rang. A voice asked, “Is this Cindy?” They said, “Someone found your purse in the parking lot and turned it in. Can you come verify it?”

I felt sick. The day before, my husband had put a lot of money in our account. My heart raced, and my hands got sweaty. What would I tell him if everything was gone?

I rushed back to the store, heart pounding. Out of breath, I got to the front desk and asked for Mrs. Smith. She asked for my ID, then handed me my purse. I opened it, expecting the worst. But nothing was missing. Someone kind had turned it in.

I’d done other small things, like leaving my car running while shopping. But that grocery store moment? It was the worst.

Cindy

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