The double blow of my breast cancer diagnosis along with the lockdown precautions of the COVID-19 pandemic put me into a bit of a tailspin. I had no focus to impart on my stories. I had to prioritize my health over everything else in my life, including my significant others and my puppy.
I'm lucky that the significant others and the Princess Pup were tolerant and did what they could to comfort me. I didn't mean I wasn't scared out of my gourd every time I stepped out of the house for a doctor's appointment.
And honestly, it takes a lot for me as a domme to admit fear.
My oncologist was rather glad I didn't shirk my healthcare during the last five years. He understood the double-edged sword people in my position faced. Too many of his patients avoided their appointments with him because of their fear of COVID-19, and quite a few died from skipping their cancer treatments.
Despite my precautions, I did contract COVID-19 six months ago. However, I obtained my vaccines and boosters, and somehow, I managed not to get long COVID. Still, I wouldn't wish cancer or COVID-19 on my worst enemy (if I had one).
On the plus side, I've finished a couple of novellas that still needed to be released. And last summer, I started back on a novel I'd abandoned when everything went to hell in a handbasket back in 2018.
I don't know how fast anything will get completed and uploaded, but 2025 is a good starting point.
Happy New Year!
