The Shape of Survival: Living Flat by Choice, Not by Default
Living flat is not the absence of something—it’s the presence of survival. Opting out of reconstructive surgery for aesthetic flat closure is a valid, powerful choice. It’s a declaration that healing doesn’t have to include breast reconstruction to be complete.
Breast Cancer and Mastectomy – Women Embracing the Flat Life
In this honest and empowering account, a journey is shared of resilience and self-discovery following a breast cancer diagnosis and a double mastectomy. Choosing the path of aesthetic flat closure (AFC), or ‘going flat,’ this post reveals the emotional ups and downs, the struggles with body image, and the gradual acceptance of a new body image. The intent is to offer comfort, understanding, and hope to others on a similar path, reminding us all that we’re stronger than we think, and never alone.