Firefly Sisterhood’s Participants and Supporters are a talented bunch, and today’s Guest Blogger is no different. Nicole L. Czarnomski is the author of How Cancer Cured My Broken Soul and freelance writer in Rochester, Minnesota. She is also a Guide … Continue reading →
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Breast Cancer During COVID: Healthcare Perspective
The stories and images that bombard us in the news and on social media about the COVID pandemic range from scary, to horrific, to confusing. At the center of it all are the healthcare workers; those brave and amazing people … Continue reading →
Read MoreBreast Cancer During COVID: A Firefly Guide Perspective
Fireflies are incredibly beautiful at night. It’s easy to find yourself, with child-like anticipation and excitement, trying to “spot” where the blinking light of a firefly will appear next and then experiencing brief disappointment when their light goes dark. Our … Continue reading →
Read MoreSpirituality in Practice: A Native American Perspective
When Doreen* was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year, she was really afraid and wanted to postpone surgery as long as possible. “As part of my spirituality, we don’t cut our bodies because it can short-circuit things,” explains Doreen, … Continue reading →
Read MoreSpirituality: Where Research Meets Real Life
There are many ways that Firefly Sisterhood considers itself agnostic: we do not align ourselves with any one health system; we train our Guides to not promote any one doctor or clinic; we work with as many local nonprofits as … Continue reading →
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