Bravely Becoming: Overcoming Grief and Loss to Find Yourself Again is a heartfelt guide for anyone who has experienced loss and is struggling to find their way back to themselves. Whether your loss is recent or something you’ve carried for years, this book is here to …
I’m from dead end roads and International Harvester From man-made lakes and homes built into hills Bonfire pits and roasting marshmallows I’m from cheese curds and root beers stands I’m from Barbies and bike rides Lilac trees and Pine Cone Road I’m from Cory and …
Today was supposed to mark my 8th year cancer free. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t bringing up a lot of emotions: In January of 2015, I was living in Chicago, working for the Cubs and knew very little about melanoma. The sum …
“I don’t want to die.” I didn’t even realize I was thinking the words until the tears were flowing down my cheeks. It’s been a rough month for me. When it comes to my health, things have felt a little too real and my future …
This World Cancer Day has felt especially heavy for me… I found out yesterday afternoon that I have cancer. Yes, again. I’ve spent most of my day trying to figure out what I wanted to say about today. When it comes down to it, my …
I recently joined Gilda’s Club here in the Twin Cities and one of the many free resources I’ve utilized is the writing classes they offer. I have so many emotions and thoughts about cancer but when I sit down with a notebook or my laptop, …
I see you. I hear you. I AM you. I know you’re scared. It’s so hard facing unknown and uncertainty, especially with very little control over the outcomes. I know you feel alone. I promise you, you’re not. This is the worst club to have …
I missed a call from my doctor today. I was on my way to work and accidentally declined the incoming call. I had been talking to my mom and I didn’t recognize the phone number. The call came in just as I was ending the …
Whether you’re a New Year’s resolution type of person or not, I do believe it is important to reflect on the year behind you. Without reflection, we can not grow. 2019 was a huge year of growth for me. I’m coming up on 5 years …
