Hi guys,
I haven’t posted anything here since 2024. If we’re still able to connect through this post, it means you’re close friends of this blog — and of me. Thank you for being here.
There’s so much to catch up on. So many changes. So many new things…
During this time, I published a book based on the notes I kept, titled “Yonca’s Diary.” A second one is on the way.
While searching for feelings that would motivate me, I found myself browsing this blog again. The warmth of this place is something else. That’s why I left it untouched for years — my corner of peace.
Life has a thousand faces. In 2024, during my breast cancer treatment, as I mention in the book, the rug was pulled out from under my feet and life turned upside down. I was one of the lucky ones — I came through this process with a positive outcome.
During that time, I continued to keep a diary. Writing became my refuge. Confiding in lines, talking to myself, confronting myself — it was a form of catharsis. The beautiful part is that this diary eventually became a book: 13. Kat (original title).
I’m sharing a few pictures from the time we were apart.
I had the chance to express my thoughts and feelings, share my experiences, and introduce my book at various events.
Even writing this short update warmed my heart. More to come. I hope you’ll continue reading these small updates here.
See you soon.
Below is the Turkish version of this update.
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Merhaba arkadaşlar!
2024’ten beri burada hiçbir şey paylaşmadım. Eğer hâlâ bu gönderimle bu blogda buluşabiliyorsak, bu blogun ve benim yakın arkadaşım olduğunuz anlamına gelir. Burada olduğunuz için teşekkürler.
Yetişilecek çok şey var. Çok fazla değişiklik. Çok fazla “yenilik”… Öyle ki ben Yonca’nın Günlüğü adında derlediğim bu notlarımdan bir kitap çıkarttım. İkincisi de yolda. Beni motive edecek hisleri ararken bloguma bakmak, sayfalarında gezinmek istedim. Bu blogun sıcaklığı bambaşka. Bundan dolayıdır ki yıllardır aynı bıraktım. Benim huzur köşem.
Hayat bin bir yüz. 2024’te, meme kanseri teşhisiyle yürüdüğüm tedavi sürecinde, kitapta da dediğim gibi, ayağımın altından halı çekilmiş ve hayatım alt üst olmuştu. İyi bir sonuçla bu süreci geride bırakanlardan biriyim. Şanslıydım. Bu zaman boyunca, günlük tutmaya devam ettim. Bana en iyi gelen şey yazmaktı. Satırlarda dertleşmek, kendi kendimle konuşmak, yüzleşmek bir tür desarj oldu. Güzel olan yanı, bu günlüğün bir kitaba dönüşebilmesiydi: “13. Kat” (orijinal adıyla).
Sizle ayrı kaldığımız bu süreçten resimler paylaşıyorum.
Bu kısa güncellemeyi paylaşmak bile içimi ısıttı. Devamı gelecek. Umarım siz de bu sayfada bu kısa güncellemeleri okumaya devam edersiniz.
Görüşmek üzere…
#WritingAsHealing
#LifeTurnedIntoWords
#TrueStory
Thank you for this deeply personal and heartfelt update. It was moving to read how you’ve come through so much and found your way back to this space that clearly means a lot to you. Your honesty about your health journey, the healing power of writing, and the new book you published made this feel so inspiring and full of courage. I’m really glad you’re back sharing from the heart, and I look forward to reading more of your reflections and stories here.
ReplyDeleteIt’s good to see you here. Your words are encouraging too.
DeleteI love this aspect of keeping a journal — it takes you back to that moment, to your true feelings.
I mentioned this in the book as well, but since it came to mind, let me share it here:
“There’s no deception here. Everything is real.”
Congrats on publishing your book! Having a diary is such a beautiful and therapeutic experience, I can absolutely understand what an amazing resource that must have been during your cancer treatment.
ReplyDeleteA person’s life can contain so much.
DeleteWhen I look back, it feels like a silhouette.
When I open my diary and read it, I remember the causes and effects with the same emotions.
I’m not someone who lives in the past, but it helps me understand what I want. Thanks for being here 🙏
What a cool book cover, love it. Great to see the updates and yes I agree a booking signing is fun and rewarding.
ReplyDeleteIt’s so nice to see you here — I’m glad you like it.
DeleteHalf of the face on the cover represents the treatment process, while the other half represents the post-treatment period.
The pink color emphasizes hope and not giving up. I didn’t want to use black. I wanted the cover to feel hopeful, not dark.
great to know you found your way back to this space after everything. Having a private place to write clearly made a huge difference during those difficult months.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and commenting 🙏
DeleteWriting feels good at times like these.
The pen becomes your best friend — honest, putting whatever you say down on paper without distortion, and helping you realize why it resonated with you when you read it again.
Even if you forget your words, those lines are always there. As we say, “words fly away, but writing remains.”
En yakın arkadaşın, hayat yoldaşın olarak blog'unun tekrar ışıldamasına çok memnun oldum. Sana kolaylıklar diliyorum. Zor olan birşey olursa, bir ıslık çalman yeter, biliyorsun.
ReplyDeleteSeni seviyorum❤️
Sağol hayatım 🙏 Bloğun sayfalarını çevirdikçe anılara yolculuk yaptım. Zaman superman_den de hızlı 😅
DeleteThank you for sharing your journey with us. It's very inspirational and I admire your strength and positivity.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and your supportive words. It means a lot to me.
DeleteThanks for sharing your journey with us! I totally understand how therapeutic writing can be at times like this. Keep it up! - Joy
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading and for your thoughtful words.
DeleteI’ve had moments where home felt like a pause button. The reflection on returning, settling in, and letting life unfold gently resonated more than expected today.
ReplyDeleteI love how you framed this — home as a pause, not a retreat. That’s exactly what I meant. Thank you for reading it so deeply🙏
DeleteYonca, I remember you from our early blogging days and I am so happy that you have recovered and published a book about your journey with cancer. Like you, I was on hiatus from blogging and just started again this year. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Elizabeth. That truly means a lot to me.
DeleteIt’s so nice to reconnect after all these years, and I’m really happy to see you blogging again. Wishing you a beautiful journey ahead as well.