The Power of PivotI remember when I was young and indestructible. There were only a few things to worry about like grades, the next great...reactions6comments
HopeEarly on during my cancer diagnosis and journey, I felt overwhelmed, angry, and worried. In addition, I was out of control and...reactions5comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
Rain, Rain Go Away“Into every life a little rain must fall.” How many times have we heard that expression? In some ways, it reminds us...reactions8comments
Leukemia Deaths Spark ReactionsIt’s hard to explain the sinking feeling I get when I hear of someone who has died of “my” disease. Maybe that’s...reactions8comments
I Feel Good?Yes, the title is a question. Don’t get me wrong... “Do I continue to have chronic pain?” Yes. “Do I sometimes want...reactions19comments
Feeling Let Down AgainI'm feeling incredibly frustrated and angry with the fertility consultant I have been seeing. They are the lead consultant so I can’t...reactions4comments
Doing The WorkI was asked the other day, what was the key to doing as well as I am. Excellent question. I hadn’t really...reactions5comments
Turning 60 & Following The Advice of an Earlier ArticleIn September of 2020, Ramae Hamrin wrote, Turning 50 with Blood Cancer. The article was about turning 50 and trying 50 new...reactions21comments
The Power of FriendshipsThe last week of January 2021 was emotionally rough for me. Two of my longtime friends passed away. I know they are...reactions15comments
Here's Why I Don't Call It My Leukemia 'Journey' (or 'Battle')One time when I was interviewing a breast cancer survivor for a story on “the pinking of America” – a trend towards...reactions14comments
Fighting For Disability Benefits (Part 3): The DecisionIf you haven't already, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. I knew the letter was in the mailbox...reactions9comments
Why Crying Can Be Good For YouIn the morning while I’m making coffee, I record “The Today Show” and “Morning Joe.” Then I can skip through the commercials...reactions7comments
Fighting for Disability Benefits (Part 2): The HearingIn Part 1, I wrote about my Social Security Disability (SSDI) review and how Social Security no longer considered me disabled. My...reactions7comments
Acknowledging Your Diagnosis DayIt’s been a few years now since I heard the words, “you have cancer.” On one hand, I can’t believe so much...reactions3comments
National Cancer Survivors Day 2021: Motivation During Our Darkest Days with CancerOn National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate all of those who...reactions3comments
Looking for Mumpsy and Finding BlessingsIn 1967, my dad and I were looking at photos at my grandmother's house. He held up a picture and said, "Here...reactions13comments
How Did You Know?Since my diagnosis with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in August of 2020 I have been asked many times how I knew I had non-Hodgkin...reactions9comments
How to Help a Cancer PatientThere are lots of places online that will tell you about what you should not say to a cancer patient. That includes...reactions9comments
The ClimbA couple of years ago, we visited Big Bend National Park in western Texas to do some hiking. As we slowly ascended...reactions12comments
