I’m scared. In a few weeks, I will lose an organ. A part of my body that has always been mine will be gone forever. A permanent colostomy is life-changing, devastating—but it will save my life. So when people suggest there’s “another way,” like I haven’t fought tooth and nail to explore every possible option,…
When we are tired, scared and in pain, it’s very easy to lash out at the closest people around us but we need to stop and take a step back. The nurses, administration, aides, staff… Every single person working in health care deserves to be treated with respect and gratitude. If you’re waiting, if you’re hurting,…
I have a confession to make… about Oscar So many people have been commenting and messaging me about the courage and positivity I have been displaying regarding my battle against Stage 3 rectal cancer and the surgery to remove it which has left me with a permanent colostomy. I am humbled and honored but I have…
Find yourself a quiet place where you can dedicate the next 25 minutes to yourself. Why? Because you deserve it. You are worthy, you are loved and you will feel exactly that way after this 25 minute guided self-love meditation. Never meditated before – this is a great place to start – just get comfortable,…
When I first sat down with Coreen Watson in 2019 in Baldur Manitoba we spoke for hours about her experiences raising two sons, Travis and Willy who are both on the Autism Disorder Spectrum in rural Manitoba. She shared her concerns about the Manitoba education system and how it wasn’t properly prepared nor her local…
I’ve been in my share of toxic relationships—ones where I didn’t respect myself enough to set boundaries or walk away from disrespect. I kept hoping this time would be different. But it never was.Romantic relationships that were abusive. Friendships that were one-sided. But the hardest? Family—the people who should love you unconditionally.When you don’t receive…