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,…
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…
I don’t want anyone to mistake my sense of humor or positive attitude for happiness. I’m not happy. I’m not happy about any of this.In fact, I’m pissed right off.I’m angry that my mother never talked to me about her symptoms, disease or treatment. I’m angry that my sister and I don’t talk so she…
In just five days, I’ll be heading into surgery to remove my cancer. PIMA (pain in my ass), my tumor has shrunk to just under 3 cm, but because she’s less than 1 cm from the anus, my surgeon won’t know until he’s in there if I’ll be able to have a reconnection that will…