The Worth and the Beauty of Life
After many years of living, I am beginning to realize that the beauty of life does not come from its perfection. It comes from the messiness, the struggles, and the times when we think we…
Living with Parkinson’s Disease
What does it feel like when your own body stops following your lead? For many people, hearing the words “You have Parkinson’s disease” lands with the same shock as hearing “You have cancer.” Time bends,…
Handling Decision Fatigue in Cancer Treatment: Tiny Choices That Protect Your Energy
Some days, cancer feels like a full-time job of choosing. Which treatment? Which doctor? Which side effect is “worth it”? Even, what should I eat for breakfast when my stomach already hurts? When the choices…
Living With Cancer: Finding Courage In Every Ordinary Day
I picture you at your kitchen table, maybe with a mug cooling beside your hand. The house is quiet, but your mind is not. When you hear the words you have cancer, life splits into…
What Cancer Has Taught Me About Myself
I didn’t expect to become a student again at this stage of my life. But cancer doesn’t ask permission before it starts teaching. Six years into this journey, I’m still discovering things about myself I…
