Dear Pharmaceutical,
I am reaching out regarding your recent communication to Canadian cancer patients about the discontinuation of your IBRANCE co-pay program. While I am not personally …
Relationships
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 …
The Dichotomies of 2024 – Sour Lemons and Sweet Lemonade
If I had to sum up 2024 in a single word, it would be dichotomies. This year was a relentless seesaw of challenges and triumphs, …
This is me!
To best appreciate this post, I’d encourage you to play the music first or while you read it. This song is from “The Greatest Showman”, …
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 …
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, …
The moving goalposts
As I reflect on my year the term “moving goalposts” came up regularly in my life. However, the best time it was used, and which …
#1 Terry Fox School Run Fundraisers in 2023!
There are so many things for me to be proud of when it comes to my kids. I think I have the best kids in …
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 …