Recently, in a support group I’ve been moderating with my Dad, a mental health therapist, since the long blur of COVID, I offered a small piece of homework—something I rarely do. But sometimes you can feel the shift before anyone names it, the quiet sag of spirits, the way the room grows heavier even through … Continue reading Finding Glimmers in the Weight of Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)
There is a quiet, particular grief in watching the scaffolding of the health care system meant to hold you sway, splinter, and give. Not all at once, not dramatically enough to draw alarm—just a subtle leaning at first, a hairline fracture you convince yourself can be repaired. Until one day you realize you are carrying … Continue reading The Erosion of Hope in Terminal Illness
When we add up all of the chaos, only exacerbated by the perpetual news cycle, the burden of trying to find truth when no one gives us everything, it is entirely reasonable to feel paralyzed, to feel as though all hope is lost, to not know where to turn. Whenever I turn on the news, … Continue reading Navigating Life’s Turmoil: A Call for Connection and Action
Thankful to Marie at Journeying Beyond Breast Cancer for gathering up amazing blogs every single week and sharing her weekly round up. Sharing here so you can learn more about the various bloggers she brings together week after week — each of them is worth a follow! Warmly, Abigail https://journeyingbeyondbreastcancer.com/2026/01/04/weekly-round-up-the-new-years-edition-5/
While we don't see the fall seasons so much here in Florida from the trees, the rising incidences of pink smothered whatever always reminds me that October has arrived. Similar to other holidays, retailers get a start earlier and earlier in the year to capitalize on a larger timeline for sales. And while some of … Continue reading It’s October Again … 2025
A lot has happened in the last few weeks and I so appreciate all of you who checked in, sent me texts and memes and cards and gifts and presence. It's always good to be reminded of how many people care and how vast and deep my support system actually is. And while I would … Continue reading Medical Updates; May 2025
Before my Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) diagnosis in 2017, most of the waiting I can remember was for good things -- waiting for holidays or special family events; waiting to get married, waiting on the arrival of the kiddos or for them to open up a gift. There were some not so great … Continue reading Waiting, waiting and more waiting
No Half Measures 