And by dichotomy I mean the branch in the road that a person may choose to go in when confronted with any new and/or difficult situation. I also wanted to use this post to address the "You're so strong" comments I've heard time and time again. First up: To tell or keep it under wraps? Clearly I chose to tell and the reason is not as simple as I initially thought. I wanted to let people who are part of my life know why I may not be as accessible as before, why I may look or behave differently. I didn't want any friend to see me with a wig and not know why. Having come from a society that was not as open as I would have wished about situations such as cancer, I felt it important to let my cousins know that I am experiencing this - if you have questions, ask. I also think it was important to let people know because having no family that lives in Austin, I might need to lean on my friends here quite a bit more. Certainly, the best choice is always the one that...