On the surface, I look fine.
Reading Time: 4 minutesSomeone once implied that my life was easy and smooth—I had no “real” problems. When I first heard this, I was offended, yet understood the sentiment. In comparison to them,
Tag: 20s
Tori’s Stupid Cancer Story
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn March 2018, I started my dream job making costumes for a large television series. The workdays were often 14 hours or more and it wasn’t uncommon for us to
Surviving a “Bomb” Drop
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s a Sunday in January 2020. I am sitting in the hospital emergency room awaiting the results of an ultrasound for month-long sore groin pain. The ER doctor explains to
Open Mic: Aspen
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Aspen shares what survivorship means to her and how she won’t stop talking about cancer in the hope to support other cancer patients.
Open Mic: Kay
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Kay shares how although her family has been her rock throughout her journey they can feel like the “cancer police” at times.
Open Mic: David
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVIDEO: David plays us an original song about what it is like to be a cancer survivor.
Open Mic: Caroline
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Caroline tells us of the ripple effect that sharing your story has and the importance of it.
Open Mic: Katie
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Katie shares the story of having to get opinion after opinion from surgeons and how she wouldn’t let it be “game over” for her!
The 2nd Last Day
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe last day of chemo is supposed to be a wonderful celebration of finally beating the crap out of cancer. But for me, this was my second “last day.” And