Caregivers
These stories are written by caregivers and loved ones of those dealing with cancer. Cancer hits the entire family hard, including the caregiver. Find inspiration and a community of caregivers sharing their stories to help lift each other up.
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Braving the Storm
As I sit here looking out the window at the snow that is beginning to fall, I am transported back to January 2011 when I was 28 and my 35 year old husband was diagnosed with leukemia. I was thrown into a snow storm I was definitely not prepared for nor did I think I’d be in.
Read More...Establishing Your New Normal
Establishing New Boundaries: From years of observing the interactions between my daughter, dad and their families, friends and medical team, I learned that it’s paramount for patients and/or their caregivers to establish personal boundaries around the way they are treated with both words and actions.
Read More...Caregivers! Are You Surviving or Thriving?
Surviving or thriving? Caregivers can do BOTH. Right now, I am often just surviving day to day, but I know I am thriving while being a caregiver to an active duty military member.
Read More...September 2020 Magazine: The Wellness and Mindfulness Issue
When we put together our editorial calendar at the end of 2019 for 2020, I never imagined how significantly important our decision was to make the September magazine the “wellness and mindfulness” issue.
Read More...One on One Support
We are excited to be able to partner with Imerman Angels as we continue to help people across the AYA cancer community know they are not alone in facing cancer by providing one to one support.
Read More...Cancer’s Butterfly Effect
My parents held my hand when the doctor said it was colon cancer. Stage three. They told me everything was going to be okay. My father promised he would look after me (financially). My mother said we would get through this TOGETHER.
And on 10th October 2012, my mother kept her promise.
Caregiving + COVID-19 = More Stress
Caring for loved ones with cancer requires emotional fortitude, empathy, dedication, strength, and patience (for yourself and others). Knowing that this situation is impacting our lives, I thought it best to provide some coping strategies while social distancing.
Read More...Little Green Light
That green light became a comfort to me. It was a signal that she was there, available, ready to chat. When I clicked her name and began to type I knew what to expect.
Read More...The Bubble – Life Comes to a Screeching Halt Because of Cancer.
Can I keep working? What do you mean I might be too weak? What do you mean my immune system will be susceptible to germs? Will I have to leave school? What about my athletic scholarship?
Read More...My Son. My Hero.
I know we just met in person recently when my son was diagnosed with ALL last March, but I feel like I’ve known you all my life. You have touched so many of my family and friends throughout the years and I just wanted to thank you for coming into my son’s life.
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