When will I feel normal again?

This past weekend I attended the first birthday party of an adorable little girl. Between singing happy birthday and cheering on a messy cake smash I caught up with Julie*, an old friend I was hoping to see on this festive day. As usual, she radiated casual elegance in a blush silk blouse and tailored…

What people don’t get about cancer…

What people Don’t Get about Cancer… and its not their fault…but it is still ok to get mad: What people don’t get about cancer is that you can look totally normal when you have cancer or when you’re in treatment. Sometimes you may even lose weight and look BETTER than normal but it does not…

5 gifts to get someone newly diagnosed with cancer…

After being diagnosed with cancer I received many thoughtful cards, warm messages, and lovely gifts. This outpouring of love helped me know I wasn’t alone and that my friends and family cared deeply. Apart from warming my heart, some of the gifts were actually quite helpful in my daily struggles. Here are the 5 gifts…

Happy Birthday to Me…

Dear Me, You’re a week away from turning 30! Congratulations! Here is a list of your major accomplishments in the last 5 years, in random order: – Beat Cancer! – Made 12 Embryo babies! – Practiced Medicine for 3 years – Graduated Naturopathic College, got your prescribing license & IV license – Graduated with 2…