Are you familiar with Charlie Brown and his dog Snoopy? Minnesota cartoonist Charles Shulz created these characters in his 1950’s comic Peanuts. The comic was so popular that animated shows soon followed. If you’ve seen any of the cartoon animations, … Continue reading →
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Hair: You Don’t Know What You Got ‘Till It’s Gone
You’ve heard of “bad hair days” and maybe you’ve even experienced one yourself—a day when your hair had a mind of its own and just wouldn’t cooperate with your plans for it. Ugh. Go through certain chemotherapy treatments for breast … Continue reading →
Read MoreSend Me On Vacation: a Transforming Experience
What is it about mermaids that has us mesmerized? Their long, undulating tails as they glide effortlessly through the water? Their gorgeous hair and beautiful voices? The mythology, legends, and lore that surround them? Whatever it is, mermaids have captured … Continue reading →
Read MoreParenting Through Cancer Blog Series
Breast cancer doesn’t care. It doesn’t care that you are newly retired and would rather be reclining on the dock at the lake instead of in the chemotherapy infusion room. It doesn’t care that you just started a new job … Continue reading →
Read MoreLike it was Yesterday: the Trauma of Diagnosis
Each person, each day, has an average of 70,000 thoughts (https://www.piedmont.org/living-better/10-fun-facts-about-your-brain). How many do you think you’ve had today (then add one more for thinking about it!)? If you’ve experienced a breast cancer diagnosis—no matter how far from that diagnosis … Continue reading →
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