Real Talks, Raw Moments, and Hard-Earned Hope
A blog series for anyone navigating life after hearing “you have cancer.”
The Holiday Hangover: Why Christmas Chaos Triggers Your Oldest Emotional Wounds
The pre-Christmas season, with its relentless commercial chaos and mandatory demands, acts like an emotional shovel, digging up every piece of old baggage. Learn why this happens and how to redefine your holiday to prioritize your peace.
Cultivating Resilience: How Gardening Is Saving My Mind (and My Body)
Your cancer journey might make you feel like everything is out of your control, but healing starts with one small, powerful step. Discover how growing your own food, even if it's just a pot of microgreens on a windowsill, can be a radical act of self-advocacy and a way to reclaim your health.
Scamp, Get Out of My Head! Taming the Inner Critic When Fear Takes Over
Meet Scamp—your inner critic. This blog shares practical strategies to quiet negative thoughts and create a healing mental space during cancer recovery.
The Doctor Said What?! How to Talk Back (Respectfully!) to Your Medical Team
Feeling unheard in appointments? Learn how to ask better questions and reclaim your voice in every medical moment.
My World Exploded: How to Breathe When You Hear the 'C-Word'
When I heard "You have cancer," my world exploded. Here's how I found my breath — and my power — in the chaos.