Before I had children, I didn't understand the phrase: "It takes a village." Yes, I'm a weird introvert who loves to spend time on my own, so it just didn't make sense to me. Anyway, then I had kids and WOW, it made a lot more sense. I'm forever grateful for the village that we … Continue reading BCAM: October 19th
BCAM: October 18th
"This METAvivor Research and Support Inc.#METAvivor * ribbon has a very big meaning for us metavivors (a/k/a "metastatic breast cancer patients"). We choose to identify with this instead of the pink one for a variety of reasons. Text to why straight from metavivor.org: "The pink ribbon is well-known for representing the fight against breast cancer, … Continue reading BCAM: October 18th
5 Love Languages and Those Who Contribute in the house
The work around a home or house has actually got to be a few of the least thanked work ever produced. Whether it is the lawn deal with the weekend, …5 Love Languages and Those Who Contribute in the house
BCAM: October 17th
Those of us who are terminally ill often hear -- what can I do to help? For all of you who are wondering how to help, read on ... Know first that it's very hard for people to ask for help in general. I had to force myself as it did not come easy to … Continue reading BCAM: October 17th
BCAM: October 16th
Day 17/100You see after being sick and on heavy treatments every day for over 5 years my body has taken a lot of beating. I feel like I'm 80, and the pic is probably what I would've looked like on the outside if my insides would decide.My immune system is really bad so I get … Continue reading BCAM: October 16th
BCAM: October 15th
I chose today, halfway through this breast cancer awareness month, to highlight those badass women that Adiba chose to highlight thus far during her 100 days of MBC. Yes, I should disclose that my picture is amongst the ones below. Each of us who were highlighted picked an issue near and dear to our hearts … Continue reading BCAM: October 15th
BCAM: October 14th
Language matters. Let me say that again, language matters. Here's how Adiba describes how MBC patients look at the "battle" terminology: As a person who loves control and wants to have control, losing control over so many things as a forever patient has been a rough transition for me personally. One thing no one has … Continue reading BCAM: October 14th
BCAM: October 13th
Today is the ONE day during Breast Cancer Awareness Month allocated to those of us who are Stage IV. When I was diagnosed, I was astonished to learn that we get one day. We are dying 365 days of the year, 24/7, and we get ONE day in all of October?! Frankly, it feels like … Continue reading BCAM: October 13th
BCAM: October 12th
This is one of the things that causes me, as a daughter, wife and mom some sleepless nights. My diagnosis is happening to me, but it is also happening to everyone around me. I'm sure no parent will misunderstand when I say that I would rather take all the pain on myself rather than see … Continue reading BCAM: October 12th
A Pinktober Contest and #4forStageIV
#4forStageIV Four word for stage IV metastatic breast cancer: these four important words describe only the tip of the psychosocial iceberg that is …A Pinktober Contest and #4forStageIV
No Half Measures 