I’m not impressed by every inspirational quote I see on Facebook, but this one stopped me in my tracks: note to self: if you were able to believe in Santa Claus for 8 years, you can believe in yourself for like 5 seconds. OK – you got this. ** Wow. I was immediately transported… Read More »
You and the C-Word (no, not THAT C-word…)
Let’s say you have neuropathy, fatigue, or other troublesome symptoms that have hung on since you finished cancer treatment. You’ve asked your medical team what to do, but their only reply is “that will go away eventually.” You’re not sure you believe that anymore, because it’s been some time since treatment ended and nothing is… Read More »
Finding Hope on the Darkest Days
Today was dark and gray, like many of Portland’s short winter days. It’s easy for my spirit to fade into the gray, bringing listlessness as the day wears on, even anxiety if I recall that this weather could go on until May or June. I have two strategies to deal with this. First, I take… Read More »
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