Telling My Kids That I Have CancerOf all of the difficult things that cancer has forced me to do, telling my kids the news was the hardest. My...reactions5comments
Live Letter to my DonorI received a bone marrow transplant in 2015 from an unrelated donor. As part of the transplant protocol for two years, as...reactions10comments
"Pretend Like You Are Okay" (Part 1)Throughout my 6½ year journey with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), I’ve always worked. When I was first diagnosed, I was working as...reactions10comments
10 Ways to Get Through the Hard DaysIt’s been a hard day. Honestly, it has been a hard week. My numbers are all looking pretty good, but my body...reactions6comments
Chemo and teeth issuesTeeth are such an important part of your body. Take it from one who knows. I’ve had bad teeth for as long...reactions21comments
Caregiver Tips (Part 1)Being a caregiver is one of the hardest jobs I’ve ever had to do. It is physically and emotionally draining. However, when...reactions6comments
You Are EnoughAs you reflect on your life and where you are on your cancer journey, please allow me to encourage you with three...reactions11comments
Trying to Step Away from CancerFinding out that you are cured of cancer should be a time to celebrate. When my daughter, Crystal found out she was...reactions36comments
Insight From The Other Side of Illness: Knowing How To Be HelpfulA benefit of having had blood cancer, or any serious or life-threatening illness, dawned on me recently. It comes from having been...reactions5comments
Burning BridgesWhat a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive. Though this quote may not be exactly where I’m going, there...reactions11comments
Cancer, Mind Demons, & the Importance of DistractionsCancer, it’s scary, unpredictable, and exhausting. It drains your energy all the time and makes doing anything almost impossible, physically. There’s an...reactions10comments
Learning, and Forgetting, Lessons About Pacing MyselfWhen I got home after my stem cell transplants, as soon as I felt a little better, I’d cautiously move around. First...reactions9comments
Things to Remember During Tough TimesI haven’t had the easiest life as of yet but growing up with multiple adversities has motivated me to thrive and be...reactions8comments
Survivor's GuiltThis is something that I really struggle with and it never seems to get any better. I’m fine and then out of nowhere...reactions5comments
My Toolbox for Managing StressNumerous stressors are faced by a cancer survivor. Add to that family discord and the result can be disastrous. I experienced this...reactions9comments
Feeling a Little ParanoidBeing paranoid becomes a part of life after cancer. I find myself spiraling with concern over the smallest things. I no longer...reactions6comments
Blood Cancer Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions3comments
Choosing Not to FearNow that my wife and I are empty nesters, we’re making grand plans for what to do with our time. Travel is...reactions3comments
Surfing The Emotional Waves Of Cancer and Your Angry RaccoonCancer is such a mercurial illness. One day, things could be looking great, and the next, the entire diagnosis could change. It’s...reactions18comments
Let's Talk About Mental HealthMental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk...reactions1comment
