Comments for Adventures in Deconstruction http://brys.wordpress.com Field Notes From a Cancer Battle Ground Where Queer Life Meets Precarious Life Head On Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:18:20 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on About by Elsbeth K. http://brys.wordpress.com/about/#comment-575 Elsbeth K. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:18:20 +0000 #comment-575 You have faced your cancer with the same resolute determination and boldness that you have shown since I met you so long ago. Always, I send my best to you Mary. You have faced your cancer with the same resolute determination and boldness that you have shown since I met you so long ago. Always, I send my best to you Mary.

]]> Comment on Say Hello, Say Goodbye by Mike http://brys.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/say-hello-say-goodbye/#comment-571 Mike Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:44:42 +0000 http://brys.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/say-hello-say-goodbye/#comment-571 Just passing by.Btw, you website have great content! _________________________________ Making Money <a href="http://tinyurl.com/rich-quickly/1106264" rel="nofollow">$150 An Hour</a> Just passing by.Btw, you website have great content!

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]]> Comment on About by BBrink http://brys.wordpress.com/about/#comment-570 BBrink Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:45:03 +0000 #comment-570 The beginning of a new year triggers a reflection of the past ones. I stopped by to wave hello. Your impression on me has not faded. The beginning of a new year triggers a reflection of the past ones. I stopped by to wave hello. Your impression on me has not faded.

]]> Comment on Dumb Fairy Tales and other Discourses of Femininity by Ashlee http://brys.wordpress.com/2007/07/22/dumb-fairy-tales-and-other-discourses-of-femininity/#comment-569 Ashlee Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:59:44 +0000 http://brys.wordpress.com/2007/07/22/dumb-fairy-tales-and-other-discourses-of-femininity/#comment-569 I am a female artist working on a piece that discusses the feminist ideal. I am centering the work around Breast reductions and mastectomies and the feelings associated with the loss of femininity. Regardless of the feelings of relief or even being content with the results of surgery, I felt a sense of displacement in how I related myself to other women. The overwhelming feelings of disconnectedness with the body and perceptions of the self are ideas I'm trying to explore. I know that I still perceived myself as the same woman I was before my surgery but what was reflected to me was a body I didn't recognize or feel connected to. I've discussed these feelings with other women that have had both reductions and mastectomies. I have had a breast reduction myself and will be using my body in my work. I am in need of other women to model or that have photographs of themselves having either the breast reduction or mastectomy surgery. I cam across your website and thought you could help me in locating women willing to participate in this project. I appreciate anyone who is confident enough to allow me to use them in this important work. I am also receptive to any women that feel comfortable discussing these ideas even if they are not willing to provide images. In discussing this topic with other women having the same experiences it has been both beneficial to myself as well as them. If you have any information for me or have any further questions about my work please contact me via email. aosoway@cnr.edu Thank you, Ashlee I am a female artist working on a piece that discusses the feminist ideal. I am centering the work around Breast reductions and mastectomies and the feelings associated with the loss of femininity. Regardless of the feelings of relief or even being content with the results of surgery, I felt a sense of displacement in how I related myself to other women. The overwhelming feelings of disconnectedness with the body and perceptions of the self are ideas I’m trying to explore. I know that I still perceived myself as the same woman I was before my surgery but what was reflected to me was a body I didn’t recognize or feel connected to. I’ve discussed these feelings with other women that have had both reductions and mastectomies. I have had a breast reduction myself and will be using my body in my work. I am in need of other women to model or that have photographs of themselves having either the breast reduction or mastectomy surgery. I cam across your website and thought you could help me in locating women willing to participate in this project. I appreciate anyone who is confident enough to allow me to use them in this important work. I am also receptive to any women that feel comfortable discussing these ideas even if they are not willing to provide images. In discussing this topic with other women having the same experiences it has been both beneficial to myself as well as them. If you have any information for me or have any further questions about my work please contact me via email.
aosoway@cnr.edu

Thank you, Ashlee

]]> Comment on Say Hello, Say Goodbye by Geoff http://brys.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/say-hello-say-goodbye/#comment-566 Geoff Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:55:39 +0000 http://brys.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/say-hello-say-goodbye/#comment-566 Hi, the chronicle of your journey is moving, and enlightening... believe it would be of great interest to a new online community of others who are sharing this journey... If you would like your (now ended) blog to be included, send me an email. Cheers, Dr. Geoff Rutledge. Hi, the chronicle of your journey is moving, and enlightening… believe it would be of great interest to a new online community of others who are sharing this journey… If you would like your (now ended) blog to be included, send me an email. Cheers, Dr. Geoff Rutledge.

]]> Comment on Say Hello, Say Goodbye by Cancer Bitch http://brys.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/say-hello-say-goodbye/#comment-565 Cancer Bitch Sat, 31 May 2008 00:12:03 +0000 http://brys.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/say-hello-say-goodbye/#comment-565 Hi--I've had trouble myself with ending my blog. I've been chastised for not continuing to blog, even though I have little to say about breast cancer any more. I've blogged a little about writing, editing and teaching, which doesn't seem that interesting even to me. I like the way you ended this. --c. bitch Hi–I’ve had trouble myself with ending my blog. I’ve been chastised for not continuing to blog, even though I have little to say about breast cancer any more. I’ve blogged a little about writing, editing and teaching, which doesn’t seem that interesting even to me. I like the way you ended this.
–c. bitch

]]> Comment on Say Hello, Say Goodbye by Jacqueline http://brys.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/say-hello-say-goodbye/#comment-564 Jacqueline Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:58:19 +0000 http://brys.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/say-hello-say-goodbye/#comment-564 Well crap! I come here every now and then to see if there are new words. Do you have a blog somewhere?- because it wouldn't matter what you wrote about I'd enjoy it. I always got so much brain use from your ideas, words and perspective on the world. Anyway- if you find these words please know I think about you and wonder how you are doing. I guess it does say "the end" and not "be back soon" or "see ya later"... :) hugs. Well crap! I come here every now and then to see if there are new words. Do you have a blog somewhere?- because it wouldn’t matter what you wrote about I’d enjoy it. I always got so much brain use from your ideas, words and perspective on the world. Anyway- if you find these words please know I think about you and wonder how you are doing.

I guess it does say “the end” and not “be back soon” or “see ya later”… :) hugs.

]]> Comment on Breastless in Vancouver, and You? by jb tipton http://brys.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/66/#comment-563 jb tipton Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:33:34 +0000 http://brys.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/66/#comment-563 I was pleased after my bilateral (2001). I am more than enthusiastic now. I had to get "over me" with my personal interactions. The people who are attracted to me are attracted because of my presentation now. The people who have problems...are exactly that. People who have problems. It has nothing to do with me; they are the ones who may not know that. I agree entirely with Lilikoi and pocketina. I hope, in fact, it takes time to get back to the 20-30-40's look. I have that now and enjoy it so very much, because it is not prevalent in the United States at this time. I don't know a bona fide club for us. If there were one, I would join it in a New York minute. I would be glad to talk to you via video to send real time photos. I have put tattoos on hold, I was going to do a small "bra" floral over my scars. I still might do that when I go topless, but am taking time to find the tattooist then make the final decision. Take care, hope to hear from you and anyone else who posted comments. jb I was pleased after my bilateral (2001). I am more than enthusiastic now.

I had to get “over me” with my personal interactions. The people who are attracted to me are attracted because of my presentation now. The people who have problems…are exactly that. People who have problems. It has nothing to do with me; they are the ones who may not know that.

I agree entirely with Lilikoi and pocketina.

I hope, in fact, it takes time to get back to the 20-30-40’s look. I have that now and enjoy it so very much, because it is not prevalent in the United States at this time.

I don’t know a bona fide club for us. If there were one, I would join it in a New York minute.

I would be glad to talk to you via video to send real time photos.

I have put tattoos on hold, I was going to do a small “bra” floral over my scars. I still might do that when I go topless, but am taking time to find the tattooist then make the final decision.

Take care, hope to hear from you and anyone else who posted comments.
jb

]]> Comment on What am I Missing?: It’s Rant Time! by chriatina http://brys.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/what-am-i-missing-its-rant-time/#comment-562 chriatina Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:42:14 +0000 http://brys.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/what-am-i-missing-its-rant-time/#comment-562 Just thought i would say ishare your views.. having had a bilateratl mastectomy and lymph node removal.. followed by chemo.. i feel my body has been through quite enough lol! i dont have a problem being breastless and certainly could be bothered with false ones strapped to my front! Its other people who seem to be uncomfortable... although they try to be nice by saying it doesnt look that bad... my view is ... if you dont like it..dont look..simple.. i am glad to be alive and breasts are the last thing on my mind.. bring life on!!!! Just thought i would say ishare your views.. having had a bilateratl mastectomy and lymph node removal.. followed by chemo.. i feel my body has been through quite enough lol! i dont have a problem being breastless and certainly could be bothered with false ones strapped to my front! Its other people who seem to be uncomfortable… although they try to be nice by saying it doesnt look that bad… my view is … if you dont like it..dont look..simple.. i am glad to be alive and breasts are the last thing on my mind.. bring life on!!!!

]]> Comment on About by Sally O. http://brys.wordpress.com/about/#comment-560 Sally O. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:05:52 +0000 #comment-560 Mary, Hello from your former neighbour on East 16th. I just found out from Brent Ingram that you had been diagnosed with cancer and has this website. I'm not going to have time to explore it until the morning but I wanted to let you know that you have my love and support. Thanks for all the love and support you gave me back when I was a young mom! Love Sally O. Mary,

Hello from your former neighbour on East 16th. I just found out from Brent Ingram that you had been diagnosed with cancer and has this website. I’m not going to have time to explore it until the morning but I wanted to let you know that you have my love and support. Thanks for all the love and support you gave me back when I was a young mom! Love Sally O.

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