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 I’ve realized from my breast cancer experience. Life […]
Did You Share Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis With Others?
In my childhood home, we were brought up to never discuss illness openly, especially not a debilitating one like cancer. 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 […]
Things I Talk 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 no one here during the day but me […]
It’s Groundhogs 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 in both mind and body are my walks outside in nature. I love […]
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 people that they’re involved with now, in their 20’s. During the dream I […]
The Open Cupboard Food Pantry: Supporting Those in Need in Our Community
Volunteering at the Local Food Pantry 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 gentleness […]