This is my second video for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, honoring my own second year as a #survivor. This one is focused on ways that breast cancer survivors deal with this month of October and my realization that it is okay to deal with this month in a vast number of ways. I also included advice for young people on how to be proactive in their own health.
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Emotional Recovery
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to create a couple of videos focused on emotional recovery and ways that we recover from treatment. This is the first of two videos focused on that process. Note: Watching my own videos, I realize I sort of laugh a bit at things that are moreContinue reading “Emotional Recovery”
A Year of Remission
I decided to take everyone on a little tour of my giant, weed-infested vegetable garden this week. It’s been a source of solace this summer, especially during the bumpy journey of life post-cancer, which I discuss in this video.
Risk-taking and cancer, part 2
How do you become more boldly yourself? What goals changed for you after a trauma or life event? I think both cancer patients, in remission, and mothers, post-childbirth, find themselves in a sort of limbo where they can recreate who they are. (They are probably lots of other transition points of life where people encounterContinue reading “Risk-taking and cancer, part 2”
Risk-taking and Cancer?
I’ve recently asked myself if cancer survivors are more likely to be risk-takers. What do you think the research shows? I explain a bit about what I found out in my video as well as what I’m learning and how I’m hoping to grow as I approach a milestone next month– almost one year inContinue reading “Risk-taking and Cancer?”
YOLO or Not?
Every day may not be a sunrise over the ocean, but maybe some days will be. These are some thoughts about being grateful for both of those types of days and about realizing that YOLO isn’t just about fun.
Saving My Community
I actually meant to post this last week; time got away from me, but I wanted to honor an acquaintance that I wish I had the chance to get to know better. I share a bit about her in this video, and I want to share the link to her blog here, too, because, asContinue reading “Saving My Community”
Building Time for Writing
I’m more motivated to write post cancer diagnosis. This is why…
Reflections on a Thriver on America’s Got Talent
This video references Nightbirde, whose phenomenal America’s Got Talent performance can be seen here.
Words and Coffee Writing 