My Real Inheritance: Cherished Memories Over Cash
As a terminal cancer patient, a recent chat with my parents about updating my estate documents tossed me into a whirlwind of emotions—and not the fun kind. You know, the …
Death
You took, and you took, and you took.
Two days to my birthday, seven to the lump— the tiny split-pea in my breast that grew into an unwelcome empire. Twice, I asked. Twice, they said no. Too young. Come back at fifty, they said. …
My eulogy to my Tub Talk Partner
In June 2019, we quickly went from being two strangers, sitting at opposite ends of the tables for a “Breasties” coffee meet up where we only knew each other by …
5 years ago today
5 years ago today, I found a lump in my right breast. 5 days after my 46th birthday. And 5 years ago today, lived Janice, Marloes, Libby, Yvette and Natalie. …
Survival guilt : living among the dying
I know it sounds strange that I would claim I have survival guilt, which is typically reserved to victims of a unplanned traumatic event such a car crash, a property …