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It’s Been Ten Years Since My Breast Cancer Diagnosis

This month is the ten year anniversary of my breast cancer diagnosis. Ten years to be NED (No Evidence of Disease in cancer speak) is a long time. I don't really think about breast cancer as much anymore. Instead I think of what I've learned and what … [Read more...]

February 9, 2020 | By Claudia | Filed Under: breast cancer, Uncategorized Tagged With: 10 year anniversary, breast cancer, breast cancer survivor, gratitude, lifelessons, mindfulness 21 Comments

Did You Share Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis With Others?

When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, my initial reaction was to feel shame and to hide it immediately. I didn't want anyone to know I had the dreaded word "cancer." I certainly didn't want to tell the kids. When I went to the breast cancer … [Read more...]

September 23, 2019 | By Claudia | Filed Under: breast cancer, Family, memoir Tagged With: breast cancer, family secrets, mother daughter relationships, Multiple sclerosis, show your vulnerability 10 Comments

Things I Talk To Myself About When I’m Out Walking

I've been realizing lately, just how much I talk to myself. Out loud. And no, I'm not delusional, don't worry. I'm quite aware that I'm alone and that I'm talking to myself, but it's just that I'm quite a talker. And I work from home, so there's … [Read more...]

September 18, 2019 | By Claudia | Filed Under: breast cancer Tagged With: breast cancer recurrence, fear of recurrence, finding joy in nature, finding joy in walking, talking to myself, Tucker 7 Comments

It’s Groundhog’s Day

After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, I incorporated a lot of things into my life that would make me healthier, both mentally and physically, as I believe strongly in the mind/body connection. One of the things that makes me stronger … [Read more...]

September 14, 2019 | By Claudia | Filed Under: mindfulness Tagged With: finding the beauty in the moment, finding your path, mindfulness, peace of mind 2 Comments

Toddler Dreams

I've been having dreams about my kids every night for the last few weeks. They're college students in their twenties, but in my dreams, they're toddlers again. In last nights dream I was vaguely protecting the toddler versions of them from grown … [Read more...]

September 3, 2019 | By Claudia | Filed Under: Family, inspiration Tagged With: #inspiration, dreaming about my kids, raising kids while working, toddlers 8 Comments

Open Cupboard Food Pantry

Why Are We All So Afraid?

I volunteer Tuesday nights at our local food pantry. I started doing it after the 2016 election as I struggled with my shock and dismay at how angry and volatile our country has become, and as I tried to figure out what I could do to help bring … [Read more...]

August 26, 2019 | By Claudia | Filed Under: mindfulness Tagged With: food pantry, How can you help in your community, Open Cupboard Food Pantry, volunteering, why are we so afraid of each other 2 Comments

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Claudia Schmidt, a working mom with two amazing college age kids, writes about life after her breast cancer experience in February of 2010. Claudia’s work has been featured on BlogHer, BA50 and Midlife Boulevard. She lives in bucolic Clinton, New Jersey with her husband, two teens, their dog (Tucker) and cat (Maverick). Follow her on Twitter @claudoo , Facebook or Pinterest

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