The 5 Stages of a Blood Cancer DiagnosisIt has been at least 10 years since I was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). As time goes on, unfortunately, my...reactions4comments
Introducing Lieutenant HarperRecently, I had the pleasure and honor of watching my daughter Crystal graduate from Officer Training School for the United States Air...reactionscomments
Tips for Feeling EmpoweredWhen hit with a blood cancer diagnosis, it can feel like any sense of control over our own lives has been zapped...reactionscomments
Being a Caregiver Can Be ToughTaking care of someone is always difficult. Of course the amount of difficulty depends on the ability of the recipient, but no...reactions2comments
The Stress of Being a CaregiverAnytime you care for someone it’s hard. It’s hard for many reasons. Maybe it’s a time thing and now you have even...reactions6comments
New Life, New OutlookI believe life is circular. We have our ups and we have our downs. My daughter getting cancer at the young age...reactions4comments
Were There Any Signs?Many people looking in from the outside wonder what, if any, call-outs were given before a diagnosis of blood cancer. Unfortunately, for...reactions2comments
How to Handle FatigueFatigue is something we all will face on this journey. It's important to know how to handle it in order to be...reactions25comments
My Long and Winding Road to DiagnosisI was born in May of 1970, the same month that the Beatles released “The Long and Winding Road.” 50 years later...reactions12comments
Beat the Heat AwayIf you live in a climate that tends to be hotter than hot like I do (Texas *cough cough*) You know by...reactions7comments
Chemo, Radiation, and HURRICANES?!? Oh My!!Recently I've had the pleasure of going through yet another hurricane in my lifetime. I was raised mainly in Florida, so hurricanes...reactions5comments
An Honest Account of FeelingsI’ve been really noticing my feelings lately. And as I look back on the last 17 years since I was first diagnosed...reactionscomments
Sometimes All You Can Do is LaughEverything happens for a reasonEven if you don’t know whySometimes all you can do is laughOtherwise, you’d cry... Last year I wrote...reactions4comments
Blood Cancer: A Lesson LearnedWhen I was first diagnosed with blood cancer, my oncologist took the time to lay out what the anticipated treatment plan might...reactions3comments
It's Always SomethingIt was one of those days. One of those days when I should have just stayed in bed. My day started out poorly. Just climbing...reactions6comments
Women and MPN ConferenceI had the opportunity to attend the 5th Annual Women and MPN Conference in Boston this September thanks to the generosity of...reactions3comments
Natural Disasters With Blood CancerWhen you have blood cancer, you will likely set up a plan of treatment with your doctor. Now, I was raised mainly...reactions2comments
LonelinessIt’s no secret that cancer can be isolating, but even when I was surrounded with physical love, the emotional support felt like...reactions4comments
Finding Support in Tough TimesFind your "support system." One of the most common terms we will hear and use while on this blood cancer journey and...reactions32comments
I Take Opioids, So I’m Obviously A Drug Dealer (Call Me)It’s time to talk about pain. Ugh, yeah, I said it. That four-letter word that we all despise that can make everything...reactions15comments
