If you're a cancer survivor and still work, this is a must read. It's long, but extremely important to protect your income in case you develop long-term side effects from treatments and at some point can no longer work. Or, you get cancer again. I developed long-term, debilitating side-effects from the surgeries, radiation and... Continue Reading →
Living with a Chronic Illness and Finding your Identity
I used to be a different person. I used to feel vibrant and fun, I was professionally driven, and I saw myself as successful, growth oriented, a high-achiever and powerful. I don't work anymore due to my current health challenges. I live with chronic pain, fatigue and cognitive issues. So the things above that I... Continue Reading →
“Tears are sometimes as weighty as words” Ovid
For anyone who knows me, I'm a crier. For those who don't know me, let me fill you in...I'm a crier. It's something I was picked on for as a child, which in turn made me cry more. And something I was criticized for professionally, which made me mad, and ultimately cry. I used to... Continue Reading →