By Leah Baacke Life After Grandparents
My last living grandparent passed away in October, and I’ve been thinking a lot about life after grandparents. My grandfather…
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Cancer
By Amber Shoemaker My Mother’s Last Days
I'm a daughter with a dead mother. I'm a lot of other things, of course. I'm a mom. A partner.…
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By Ashli Brehm Finding Normal Land
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, I recall my doctor saying, "You are having normal reactions. Normal fears.…
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By Hey Little Fighter Blog Dear Surgeon – Thank You For Saving My Baby
This letter was written by two moms as a thank you to their child's surgeon, who ultimately saved their lives.…
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By Tracie Cornell 30 Years of Friendship
On our first trip together in January of 1999, we were all relatively in the same places in life. Some…
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By Charlie Gray Curse You Cancer
You have cancer. Those words will forever ring in my ears. Those words will forever terrify me and remind me…
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20 Lessons From Motherhood & Cancer
Motherhood. I entered the club almost 7 years ago. Cancerhood. I entered the club about 4 months ago. It's an…
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By Shelley Brandon The Lonely Days as a Widow
Today (January 4th) is my birthday. I'm 52 years old today and this is the 7th birthday that I've woken…
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You Can Do This, Survivor
What will I wear when I don't have any hair? Will my smile fade when the chemo invades? How do…
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Alone and Grateful
That's how I spent my Thanksgiving weekend. No running around getting groceries for a big feast, no picking up my…
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By Cara Sue Achterberg Third Time’s The Charm
I realize this appointment is a result of other women’s tragedies. I feel like an interloper in this waiting room…
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The Girlfriend’s Guide to Having a Friend With Cancer
I'm working on a project for my personal blog. It's what I'm calling my "Great Goodness Giftaway." And one part…
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