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but for the grace of god go any of us

This is a community member. This could be anyone, and it’s legitimate. This is NOT someone who is faking anything and with all she has faced so bravely I don’t know how she does it. She’s a real woman and … Continue reading

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dear american cancer society,

This was in my e-mail this morning and well I find it disingenuous at a minimum.  I am actually  a little bit offended. Ok, so not to put too fine a point on it, but I left the Main Line … Continue reading

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oh joy. (not)

Warning: I am going to whine and piss and moan and complain. If you can’t handle that, stop reading NOW. I am on a brief I-hate-Tamoxifen pity party of one. No, I am not going to stop taking it, I … Continue reading

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some days are better than others

Heavy sigh. Not having a good Monday.  Yes I have made all my appointments. But here I am in yet another week starting out feeling blue and useless and tired and constantly on the verge of tears. Sleep is also … Continue reading

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good-night angel: lisa bonchek adams rest in peace

 This morning I sit I tears. Lisa Bonchek Adams has died. Heaven has gained a true angel and those of us who are mere mortals have lost an amazing woman who inspired us greatly to just do better and … Continue reading

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happy 2015!

So that photo above is a gratitude jar. It’s a simple thing to make and it’s something I am sharing with all of you because there are good days and bad when dealing with breast cancer or being a survivor, … Continue reading

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pink is for roses.

Pinkification pukification here we come. Yes tomorrow marks the onslaught of putrid pink things because you know breast cancer is so pink and frothy and light, right? Like fuzzy bunnies, Barbie, and cotton candy,right? I hate #pinktober. The world gets … Continue reading

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winter in my heart

This afternoon, I am sad. And yes, it feels like winter in my heart. Recently I wrote about a woman in my breast cancer group. Her name was Barbie Ritzco. Barbie passed away early this morning. My friend Nicki told … Continue reading

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warrior queen, this post is for you

I am part of this amazing group of women known collectively as The Pink Moon Lovelies. I am also a chapter in the book The Pink Moon Lovelies: Empowering Stories of Survival. One of our members, our warrior queen Barbie … Continue reading

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along came a message on a rainy day

Along came a message to this blog that I opened this morning. The message said: Hi! I was just diagnosed a couple weeks ago (am age 34), and have found your blog super helpful (especially the post on how to … Continue reading

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