not just surviving but thriving
Caring for the Skin You’re In: Cancer, Cellulitis, and the Lymphedema Treatment Act
Right now, I’m sitting in the heat, with this hot computer on my lap, and every fan in the house aimed at me while I try to type with just my left hand. My right hand is out of commission and elevated on a pile of pillows. This scenario is not conducive to getting much […]
When cancer complicates body image and parenting
Body image is a critical issue when raising young girls. When mom’s body image is complicated by cancer, things get interesting.
The Big C and Me: My Cancer Story
My cancer story: a collection of my blog posts and articles about my battle with breast cancer.
Cancerversary
Thoughts on cancer, death, and getting busy living on the 4th anniversary of my cancer diagnosis.
Living is practicing the art of change management
The best parts of my life came about through change, as did the worst. I’ve been thinking about my attraction/repulsion response to change – sometimes both sensations at the same time in regards to the same issue.
Tour de Pink
Cancer didn’t make me stronger; it sapped my strength like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. You know what made me stronger? Having to make tough decisions and stand by them. Calling bullshit on bullshit. Moving forward despite the fear. Getting up every single day to be a mommy to my little girl, no matter how […]
Taking back October
My friends are dying, and it’s not for lack of awareness. We don’t need more awareness. What we need is a cure.
Traveling Companions
The second anniversary of my cancer diagnosis is quickly approaching. Of course it has me thinking. A lot. Not all the thoughts are happy thoughts, but that just comes with the territory. But some of those thoughts are happy thoughts. Warm, fuzzy, happy thoughts. Like the girls I met because I have cancer. These are […]