I had never heard of this concept before my cancer diagnosis and I must confess, I SUCK at holding space. I have a hard time sitting still and so much of the time I spend listening to people, I'm thinking of how I can help them, how I can meet their needs. Just sitting in … Continue reading Holding Space
Category: General
Medical Marijuana
I am not a doctor. I am not a medical provider. None of my statements in this blog should be taken as anything other than my own conclusions and personal experiences. Anyone who knows me knows how much of a rule follower I am. I've been been this way since I was quite going and … Continue reading Medical Marijuana
Fertility, Infertility and Secondary Infertility
This is a topic fraught with so many sensitive issues and let me say up front that I am not an expert on any of it. What I am is a woman, a daughter, a wife, and a mom. Some background on me ... I delayed having children on purpose because I wanted to build … Continue reading Fertility, Infertility and Secondary Infertility
When People Pretend
Since I was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer in mid-2017, there have been two people that I followed closely on social media who were "outed" as not actually having the level of illness they had claimed. I'm not going to use their names in this blog post because this is about me sorting … Continue reading When People Pretend
Feeling Fragile
Most days, I have sufficient energy to keep up with the boys, to attend my doctor's appointments and to do the things that need to get done, to do the laundry and organize homework. Most days. I'm not at my former level of energy, but with judicious rest and a LOT of help, including the … Continue reading Feeling Fragile
Hear My Voice Class 2019 @ Living Beyond Breast Cancer, some thoughts
Philadelphia is cold!! It's also a bit gloomy and the air is crisp and cool. This Florida gal is freaking chilly. Oooh, ships!! Those were some of my internal thoughts upon landing in Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon. In light of the fact that I sprained my left knee AND ankle recently after a fall, I … Continue reading Hear My Voice Class 2019 @ Living Beyond Breast Cancer, some thoughts
April Fools?
Today is the day that people play tricks on one another. Mostly in good fun. I have fond memories of April Fools jokes because my mother's best friend from college used to live with us when I was a kid and she took this day very seriously. As a kid, green milk or corn flakes … Continue reading April Fools?
Working Together
Disclaimer--this post is not about any one person or any group in particular. This post is my own perspective based on my own experiences and background. I'm sure that I'm wrong in about 1000 ways. With that in mind, read further at your own risk. I'm a straight shooter, direct nearly to the point of … Continue reading Working Together
Acupuncture during Cancer Treatment
At the outset, let me repeat that I'm not a doctor. This blog is about my own personal experiences, not the science or biology of acupuncture or its affect on the body. Read further at your own risk. My only exposure to Acupuncture before my cancer diagnosis was watching Sex and the City. Seriously, the … Continue reading Acupuncture during Cancer Treatment
Fight or Flight
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in March of 2017, the "fight" language/metaphor appealed to me. As a recovering lawyer and high "type A" person, the illusion of control is really hard to relinquish. Thinking in terms of fighting to win, of beating cancer, of taking control, of having a say in the … Continue reading Fight or Flight
No Half Measures 