The Hot Messy Middle of a Post-Cancer Healing Journey I survived cancer. I stared it in the face and didn’t blink. I got the BRCA2 badge, didn’t ring the bell–until finally, I did. I got new boobs and lost a few organs. And still, here I am, having a temper tantrum. Where’s the gratitude? Why… Continue reading Post-Cancer Healing Journey: I Survived, So Why Am I Still A Mess?
From backroad detours and toothbrush mishaps to a college pickup reunion that made every mile count. This post is part of my Reunion Series—a collection of stories exploring the winding roads (literally and emotionally) we travel to reconnect with the people we love. In this chapter, I’m diving into the college pickup reunion—that bittersweet, often chaotic road… Continue reading A College Pickup Reunion: The Unplanned Route Home
The Museum of Life’s Extraordinary Moments What if the most extraordinary moments of your life are already here, quietly tucked away in the smallest memories? In the Muse-eum, we’ll explore the treasures that shape us, from the tiniest legacies to the big stories, each one adding something unique to our journey. Some life legacies are… Continue reading Welcome to the Muse-eum: Tugging at Life’s Little Legacies
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