I understand. I don't know why, but I've always had a bit of a soft spot for her too. There's something just awkward enough about her that I somehow relate to her.

I've never watched RM, but you just reminded me of the extremely disturbing rape scene with Joan and her douchey husband in Mad Men.

I love my practical sports bras as much as anyone, but come on. A) It's a post-zombie-apocalypse world, girl should get to have a little something nice under her clothes, B) I'm sure Glenn appreciates something other than a sports bra from time to time, and C) she's not exactly huge-chested, which makes it easier to…

Thank you! I did not find it eroticized either! I think that statement says more about the writer of the criticism than the scene.

If I were a survivor of the zombie apocalypse, you can damn well bet I'm taking my fashion cues from Michonne. Girl is bad. Ass.

"I'm having the most fun life a girl can possibly have." Said with the resigned affect and dead eyes of the 65-year-old bipolar homeless war vet I see outside my office downtown most days. I feel sorry for this kid — there is something terribly, terribly wrong with the whole family.

Um, which internet is this? I want to go to the nice internet.

I agree. Her body, her choice.

You know, I can muster up some outrage at racists. But this group? I'm laughing too hard at how idiotic they all are. Especially the ones who have a heavy reliance on exclamation points to make their arguments.

This is the best. Ever.

Thanks! That's encouraging. It's just so strange to me to even ponder this, having reached the age of 47 and never having had any kind of surgery. And I know I'm really lucky! This is nothing compared to what a lot of people go through. Chances are good I will have a relatively quick recovery, whatever procedure I…

Thanks! One of my friends pointed me there too. I'll feel better after I talk more with my GYN about this. I like and trust her a lot, and she has been great about letting me know I will have options. I totally believe your second paragraph. I'm a bit of a nervous nelly about medical stuff!

That's awesome. I'm strangely fascinated with the idea of a c-section for a tumor (says the woman who has never given birth!). I'm sure my doctor will have more advice for me when we meet next (I keep procrastinating on scheduling the appointment to discuss next steps), taking into account my age (47, so most likely…

Thank you! I'm bookmarking to take a more thorough look. I really appreciate the info.

Definitely looking into it! Thank you.

My GYN did mention this as a possibility. Is there some risk they can grow back? It's probably not a big risk for me since I'm in all likelihood only a few years away from menopause anyway. I am supposed to schedule a time to go in and talk with her about all the options, but I keep procrastinating. One reason is that…

Thanks! I really appreciate the support. I'm 47 and have grown stepsons, and I have no intentions of having babies, so that part is OK with me too. I just have this weird desire to keep all my parts. ;-) I'm hearing lots of positive things from women who are happy they did it, so that helps.

Needs more puppies.