Lucky
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Oh my God! It’s hot in this house. Sweat is dripping down my back.” I would voice this grievance loudly seemingly at no one in particular. Without fail, my husband
Tag: Survivor
The Song That Got Me Through Treatment
Reading Time: 2 minutesI spent about 30% of 2020 in the hospital. (I did the math.) For most of that time, I was by myself because of ever-changing visitor policies. While I usually
Thriving in a New Year, as a Survivor
Reading Time: 5 minutesDear 2020, I’m happy to say I’ve broken up with you. I was fully prepared and ready for our relationship to end. You’ve brought me times of joy, coupled with
Open Mic: Kyle
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Kyle shares how his leukemia relapse during college had a bigger impact on his mental health compared to his childhood experience at our Holiday Storytelling Open Mic in December
Open Mic: Alexa
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Alexa shares an insightful story about the positive opportunities and experiences that emerged for her as a result of cancer at our Holiday Storytelling Open Mic in December
Open Mic: Mila
Reading Time: < 1 minute VIDEO: Mila opens up about the emotional and physical impact that cancer had on her identity at our Holiday Storytelling Open Mic in December 2020.
State of Mind
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere is always a moment in everyone’s life that changes the perspective of how they view themselves and this universe. For me, that moment arrived when I was diagnosed with
Open Mic: Rishina
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVIDEO: Rishina shares the strong impact that community and storytelling have had on her cancer experience at our Holiday Storytelling Open Mic in December 2020.
Overcome (TW: This story talks openly about a suicide attempt.)
Reading Time: 2 minutesI’ve never really posted anything like this before. Seems like a good place to share my story, as it might help some of you through those tough times. So here
What about life AFTER cancer treatment?
Reading Time: 4 minutesI was a superficial airhead before I got cancer. I had no meaning in my life. To me, meaning was a £500 designer bag or a VIP party. All I