In March, just 2 months shy of finishing her Master’s Degree abroad, Kaitlyn* had a job offer in place upon completion of the semester and her return to the U.S. Excited? Yes, Kaitlyn was extremely so! Then the COVID-19 pandemic’s … Continue reading →
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Music is Healing: an Interview with Local Musician Lyndelle Pratt
Music has such power. We can be swept up in the emotion of soaring melodies or haunting chords. Lyrics can move us to tears or connect us through shared experience. We can literally “feel” the sound of music (vibrations that … Continue reading →
Read MoreExploring the Stages of Breast Cancer: Stage IV
In our final blog of this series, we share the stories of two women who are experiencing a Stage IV, Metastatic Breast Cancer diagnosis. Their stories are a bit longer, so let’s get started. The Power of Purpose “Once … Continue reading →
Read MoreExploring the Stages of Breast Cancer: Stage 3
The numbers are getting bigger! We started this blog series with Stage 0 breast cancer, touching on the challenges, fears, and emotions that Firefly participants have experienced at each stage. Challenges such as survivor guilt, making treatment decisions based on … Continue reading →
Read MoreExploring the Stages of Breast Cancer: Stage 2
In our current blog series, Exploring the Stages of Breast Cancer, we’ve learned that a breast cancer diagnosis can be scary and traumatic at any stage. Today, we’ll introduce you to women who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer at Stage … Continue reading →
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