For all those whose heart has ever been ailing, aching, forgotten, broken, or beaten up. When I finished radiation, I sank into grief, and became acutely aware of the fragility of life, and the human heart. It was clear that my body had suffered a great deal. But I also viscerally realized that my heart … Continue reading Letter to My Forgotten Heart
The Stress of Social Greetings for People in Distress
Many people are unaware of how difficult it is to answer social greetings when one is in crisis. They ask "how are you" mechanically, without thinking. I've done that in the past. Before my experience of cancer painfully opened my eyes to the stress of casual greetings. I suddenly became one of many struggling everyday … Continue reading The Stress of Social Greetings for People in Distress
When Life Kicks You; Let it Kick You Forward
The kick came for me in the form of breast cancer. Cancer has a way of showing up in your life, unannounced, and take up all the space in the house. It’s a visitor you can’t ignore. Rowdy. Overburdening. Demanding. Draining. It derails your routine, your plans, your work, your sleep, and your relationships. You … Continue reading When Life Kicks You; Let it Kick You Forward
