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breast cancer
I’m Going To Be Okay, Right?!
I’m going to be okay, right?! A year ago today, I posed that question to my person, who reassured me that, of course, I was going to be okay. Despite wanting to believe him, I already knew the truth, which… Read More ›
Benign Memories
I have a love-hate relationship with Facebook’s feature that displays memories of what you have shared on your profile page. Some memories make me smile big time, while others make me cringe. Today’s memory had all been but forgotten, but once… Read More ›
She Won
Normally, when my blog goes silent, it is because I do not have anything that I feel the need to share. This time, though, is different and definitely not normal, whatever that is. No, the silence comes from having too… Read More ›
Hope Scarves
When I am asked to do something for someone, I have a tough time turning a deaf ear to their requests. In this case, though, I did so without hesitation. Then, I changed my mind. When I received an email from… Read More ›
You’re Fired
This morning, I was on the receiving end of some rather unexpected news. You’re fired! No, I did not find myself being dismissed from either my job or from The Apprentice. Instead, I found myself being summarily fired by my… Read More ›
I Hate Cancer
Once the shock of being diagnosed with breast cancer began to subside, the rollercoaster ride of emotions took off at full speed. Along the way, I have felt abject fear, profound relief, exhilarating gratitude, immense sadness, great apathy, and pure… Read More ›
It’s All In The Genes, or Is It?
Breast cancer treatment is a physical and emotional obstacle course. There are tests upon tests, surgeries, scans, and therapies to get through, and there is always another hurdle to be cleared. This morning, I made it over one more obstacle,… Read More ›
Parting Ways
It has been awhile since I have earned a Certificate of Achievement or any type of certificate for that matter, but of all of the ones I have received, none mean more to me than this one. I completed radiation… Read More ›
Waiting Room Wisdom
It never ceases to amaze me how a seemingly innocuous meeting with a stranger can end up having a profound impact on our lives. I am fascinated by people’s stories, and I am equally fascinated by all of the ways… Read More ›
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