How Big Brothers and Sisters Shape Who We Become I was having a conversation with my younger sister Angie last week about something my oldest brother said off-handed to me a few years ago - that we did not grow up together. It seemed important to him that my husband understood this. It is a… Continue reading Older Siblings: The Unsung Role Models in Our Lives
Tag: Resilience
Living Through Layers: My Journey with Hidradenitis Suppurativa After Cancer, Covid, and More
The author reflects on their difficult health journey from 2020 to 2025, marked by diagnoses including diabetes, COVID-19, and breast cancer. Following grief and physical challenges, they also confront Hidradenitis Suppurativa, an incurable autoimmune disease. Despite struggles, they emphasize resilience, self-compassion, and the importance of community support through chronic illness.
Silent Threads: Cancerversary, Breast Cancer, Trauma, and Healing
Hey everyone, it’s my cancerversary. I’m officially a two-year breast cancer survivor today. This warrior is still fighting the good fight but today is a day to celebrate. Health update (for those who’ve asked, skip if TMI for you): I’ve had laser surgery on my right eye, and the left one will be done early… Continue reading Silent Threads: Cancerversary, Breast Cancer, Trauma, and Healing
Our Humble Road 