by Connect Thru Cancer | Oct 29, 2018 | General
Cancer has taught me many things. Learning how to accept and ask for help was something that I was not accustomed to. In addition to being a bit of a control freak, I considered asking for help a sign of weakness. I knew I was capable of handling it all; until I got...
by Connect Thru Cancer | Sep 27, 2018 | General
There were 3 of us. The 3 amigos, bonded by cancer and travel soccer. As our daughters ran up and down the sidelines we updated each other on our latest medical updates. Christine, an 18-year survivor with four kids was tough as nails. Her cancer kept creeping back...
by Connect Thru Cancer | Aug 18, 2017 | General
Get Over Yourself Bear with me, for I am about to make myself extremely vulnerable to this place we refer to as “the internet”. As I have mentioned in previous blog posts, I suppressed the entirety of my thoughts and emotions for a long time during my experience with...
by Connect Thru Cancer | Jul 7, 2017 | General
When I first found out my Mom had cancer, my world came crashing down. My mom…my best friend. I had never thought of her not being there. I only let myself think of the worst – which resulted in becoming utterly depressed. It was as if cancer had dragged me into...
by Connect Thru Cancer | May 15, 2017 | General
Some coin Mother’s Day as a “Hallmark Holiday” some believe that everyday should be Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is important and our Moms deserve to be celebrated. Moms are pretty badass people if you ask me. I mean, putting up a mean fight against cancer? Badass. Moms...