Permission Slip
Immature. Iconic. Classic. If you grew up when I did, those three words easily describe Blink-182. And if you had told my younger self that Blink-182 would one day help me process cancer survivorship, I would have laughed in your face—because 1) that seemed incredibly unlikely, and 2) surely I’d be quite elderly if/when I got cancer.
Read More...Survivor’s Rage
Think, “oh how the tables have turned”. You had a particular way in which you read that statement, right? Now, use that same tone and say, “Oh how the struggles have changed”.
Read More...Lost and Found Middle Child
We all wear many hats. We all identify in many ways. Me? I’m a wife, daughter, sister, cat mom, dog mom, friend, Disney aficionado-just to name a few.
Read More...Redefining Normal
Life After Cancer
I counted down the days to when active treatment for cancer would be over.
I counted down the appointments to when I would be free.
Words Leave Scars
Some people view visible scars as a reminder of what they went through. Depending on the person this could be a positive or a negative. One person may view it as a reminder of their strength, while another views it as a reminder of their struggle. There’s undoubtedly some that see it both ways.
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