The Trigger is Real
Understanding anxiety on the anniversary of the pandemic lockdown The other night a friend told me via ‘Zoom’ that she had been hearing about people being triggered and struggling with anxiety at the anniversary of the lockdown, and are questioning why they felt this way. Anecdotally I can tell you this renewed anxiety is real. […]
Breast Cancer & Me, 5 years later
It has been 5 and a half years since I was first diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I wouldn’t have even thought about it, but someone on my social media reminded me. Because of this reminder, and being that it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought I would give you an update as to where […]
I’m using my lifeline: Poker
This is a story about opening up your hearts and minds. It’s a true story. And it’s also a story about poker, and life. My life in particular. What do you do when you have had a particularly bad day? How do you cope with it? And what would you do if one day you […]
Not just another Breast Cancer Awareness List
The unfortunate fact is that someone you know is likely going to be diagnosed with breast cancer in your lifetime. I am a survivor of stage 2 lobular invasive breast cancer. I underwent a modified radical mastectomy, radiation and take long term hormone suppressor drugs. I am 18 months since diagnosis and 6 months since […]