Today’s blog post requires no preamble, no warm and fuzzy introduction, no scare tactic, no statistics, and no inspirational quote—we believe that the women featured today are inspiration enough.
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Parenting Through Cancer: Teens & Young Adults
We’ve all been there. Those years between being a blissfully unaware child and a fully responsible young adult. Years filled with: the teenage drama of puberty, fashions, peer pressure, driving and texting while driving, suicide and depression, drugs and alcohol, … Continue reading →
Read MoreParenting Through Cancer: Young Children
Have you ever experienced the following with a friend, family member, or a total stranger? Swapping stories about the birth of a child, a shared hobby or interest, or growing up in a certain era, location, or high school? One-upping … Continue reading →
Read MoreParenting Through Cancer: Ease the Guilt
Guilt. It plagues us all from time to time. Many of us impose guilt onto ourselves for the smallest to largest of infractions, everything from skipping an evening workout to missing a child’s band concert. If you’re guilty of this … Continue reading →
Read MoreHoliday Survival for the Cancer Survivor
The “Holidays”: that time of year between Halloween and New Year’s Day. A time of year that is often filled with family gatherings, delicious food, gift-giving, and (well, let’s be honest here) stress. At Firefly, we understand that a cancer … Continue reading →
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