Finding Positives In The Midst Of Chronic Illness
It can be hard not to focus on how things haven’t turned out the way you had in mind. Most would agree that it is easy to list off the things you have missed out on or didn’t get to do because you got sick. But have you ever really thought about the positive things...
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Why I Write About My Chronic Illness
Not only was I a Spoonie, a Warrior, a Lupie; I am a Registered Nurse.
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Perspective: A Conversation with Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Young Adult cancer survivors Rebecca, Paola and Annmarie share their perspectives about scars, mental health, uncertainty and new perspectives after cancer.
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How my Mother Kept me Alive
In an instant, my mother’s role in my life went from maternal nurturer and protector to professional caregiver providing life support.
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Autism: From Awareness to Acceptance
Shifting my focus to my son’s strengths and abilities has also freed me to embrace my own.
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An Open Letter to Myself Just After Diagnosis
If you are sad, cry; if angry, shout; and if you are fearful, embrace it and move through it.
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Why My Scar is Beautiful
The scar has become a part of me, a metaphorical tattoo that reminds me of my strength and the endless possibilities that life has to offer.
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CJ’s Take on Positivity After a Heart Transplant
This year, no matter what you’re dealing with, try look at the glass as half full rather than half empty. It’ll help you become more positive and positivity is always a good thing.
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A Change of Heart
After the initial shock passed over, I started to get worried and freaked out a little. I mean, it’s a NEW HEART! That’s kind of a big deal…
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A Heart-Transplant Patient’s Life-Changing Call
I couldn’t hear what the person was saying, but I saw the look on my mom’s face change. My first thought I had was, crap I’m going to have to get another PICC line and this is gonna suck…
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