A few weeks ago, I wrote about how our children are our co-survivors when we are diagnosed with cancer. This circle clearly extends to our closest people, our partners, our extended family, our …
Facing uncertainty, from diagnosis to survivorship
Uncertainty... it is an uncomfortable passenger along for the ride when you have been told you have cancer. It plays a central role during the diagnosing phase, can settle down during the treatment …
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For when you’ve lost your way in the sea of normalcy
Have you ever felt adrift in a sea of normalcy? In which everywhere you look it appears as if everyone is carrying on as usual, and you are not, even though on the surface it may appear as if nothing …
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For our co-survivors
I heard this term recently, in reference to our loved ones, who are by our side (in a helpful way- or not) as we go through the process of being diagnosed and treated for cancer. It resonated with …
What does furniture off-gassing and emotional healing have in common?
Yes, I am trying to make you smile, but actually I also believe that this metaphor has a lot of significance. Here's how it works in my mind... Several years ago, we bought a Tempurpedic mattress. …
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Acceptance + Gratitude = Full Spectrum Living
"Have you noticed this bump before?" asked my oncologist at a follow up appointment. "Hmmm... I don't think so" I replied (surprise and confusion (have I?) step into the room). "I don't see it …
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