The last couple of weeks I’ve been celebrating. Besides the fourth of July, my birthday and wedding anniversary both fall in the first joyous weeks of summer. Even if that weren’t the case, the onset of summer always makes me want to celebrate. After our long, cold winter and spring, nothing seems more wonderful than… Read More »
Who’s at the wheel?
Imagine you’re sailing on the high seas. A storm arises, and the captain and crew go overboard. Even the ship’s compass is lost. After the waters calm down, you’re free to sail again…but you have no idea which way to go. You have to navigate “home” on your own. In my last… Read More »
Is ‘normal’ what you really want?
I confess I’ve always been troubled by the phrase “new normal”. After cancer, a “new normal” is often held up as what you want. Things will be OK when you get used to your “new normal”. To me, “new normal” sounds like a consolation prize. Let’s be honest: cancer can bring a lot of loss.… Read More »
Have you tripped over this common myth?
“That’s just the way it is when you’ve had cancer.” I wish I had a dollar for each time a cancer survivor has told me she heard this from one of her wellness professionals. Bring to mind something you don’t like that keeps showing up in your life. Maybe it’s something physical you’ve been dealing… Read More »
YOU’RE the Expert on This
In my last post I told you about a friend of mine who experienced something still too common after cancer treatment: she was released without any direction about how to navigate life as a survivor. Without her medical team to guide her, she floundered for months. I offered this suggestion: Once you finish treatment, don’t assume… Read More »
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