Healing Emotionally from Cancer
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I knew that I was going to be challenged to step up to the plate and face things that were going to test my endurance, my fears, my spirit, my hatred with being poked …
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I remember I used to always challenge my math teachers about how the knowledge was actually going to be useful in realy life. As I have matured (ie directed my sassiness to more enjoyable …
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Recently I was in the company of my cancer peers and their loved ones. It was an eclectic group of different cancers. Watching the group process unfold always feels like a gift. Each person …
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Most weeks, my writing process involves me going for a run, finding my inspiration and words for the week, and then recording them as promptly as I can. This week, however, we had a blizzard and …
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Having a life threatening condition, such as cancer, brings our attention to the physical self in new ways. As we process the news that something inside of us is causing harm, we will likely feel a …
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Many life threatening conditions require surgery to treat the condition, and for some there is the opportunity to reconstruct what has been lost. I think for many of us, reconstruction is the …
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