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Living With The Invisible
On my recent travels to Toronto and NY I was struck by the dichotomy of my two realities – On the outside I am just another ordinary, healthy looking mom… But the truth, that is invisible to most, is way more complicated. Breast cancer has changed me. It influences my decisions. It shapes the details…
Read MoreHormonal Heaven
Changes… Changes… Changes… That’s what life is all about. Yesterday, my fabulous in-laws from Brazil finally returned back home to Rio de Janeiro after staying with us for 2 glorious months. We truly loved having them in our home and in our lives. I adore my in-laws. Today, the house feels empty and silent. It’s always a bit rough…
Read MoreParental Lessons on Life
Parenting is one of the most difficult endeavors I have ever taken on. Nothing tests your patience more than an angry, screaming child. Since returning from my most recent trip to NY this week Miss M has been a hot angry mess. I’m guessing the timing of these two events is not a coincidence. My continued…
Read MoreWhat The Hell Does She Eat???
A lot of people wonder what the hell I eat. I suppose for most folks my current diet is a wee bit hard to fathom. But I truly believe that making these radical changes and focusing intensely on what I eat has made a world of difference in my health. And I feel fantastic! Lots of…
Read MoreGoing Against The Grain
A big thank you to everyone who commented on my last post. I am continually questioning my decision to go against the grain. But the more stories I hear and encouragement I receive, the more I am committed to doing what feels right to me and not just blindly following ‘standard protocol’. I recently started taking…
Read MoreDon’t Discount The Hard Work
I know, I know… I’ve been MIA lately. I haven’t been writing nearly as many blog posts as I used to. There are a number of reasons for this (none of them bad). And most of it comes down to the fact that I’ve just been busy. Busy with life. Busy doing other writing (I…
Read MoreWe’re All In This Together
Today I am pleased to present a guest post from a fellow blogger – Cameron Von St. James – whose wife Heather was diagnosed with mesothelioma back in 2005, at the age of 36, only three months after giving birth to their daughter Lily. The fact that she is still alive today, over 7 years…
Read MoreGiving Thanks
Wow! It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything. Don’t worry, nothing is wrong. I haven’t been in the hospital. No new health concerns. All is good actually. I’ve been feeling more like my old self. Enjoying life. Feeling grateful. I can’t pinpoint what has changed (if anything) but the cloak of depression is…
Read MoreHealthy Livin’ Ain’t Easy
I am embarking on my new healthy livin’ plan to beat cancer and it ain’t easy. Those of you who know me may think, “But she was already pretty healthy.” Apparently, I can get even healthier. Last week I finally met with a naturopath doctor in Columbus. I found her online and oddly enough, when…
Read MoreYou Gotta Follow Your Heart
Today I was supposed to fly to NY for another visit with my plastic surgeon. But Sandy threw a wrench into those plans. Instead I’m here in Ohio for another week or so. As I perused through the images of Sandy’s destruction I was blown away. The devastation. The chaos. The lives upended. The sadness…
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