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 →
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Casting for Recovery: Come, Relax, Enjoy
We love it when a photo speaks 1,000 words, words that are far better and clearer than our own. This photo breathes tranquility, beauty, and peace. It exhales the scent of pine needles and moss-covered rocks. It speaks of swiftly … Continue reading →
Read MoreCancer Doesn’t Care About Valentine’s Day
Cancer. Surgery. Chemo. Radiation. Adjuvant Therapies. All are life-changing. body-changing, and/or intimacy-changing. In honor of Valentine’s Day, explore the impact of cancer and cancer treatment on intimate relationships through previous Firefly blogs: Read Intimacy After Breast Cancer, as Jennifer Heirlinger, … Continue reading →
Read MoreDon’t sweat it: Yoga is a “Work-In”
Find a quiet place and sit or lie in a comfortable position. For the next minute, close your eyes and be aware of your breathing. Tune in to the rhythm, pace, and sound. Notice the location of your breath. Let … Continue reading →
Read MoreMore than a Date on the Calendar: Marking Cancer Milestones
Firefly Sisterhood is delighted to share a guest blog from Susan Pettit, one of our Firefly Guides. Do any of you, as breast cancer survivors, mark important dates during your cancer experience with thoughts of how much cancer has taken … Continue reading →
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