You’ve done it. You’ve crossed the finish line of chemotherapy—a grueling marathon you never asked to run. The last infusion is behind you, and while everyone around you may be cheering you on and telling you, “You’re done!”—you might not feel done. You may feel lost, exhausted, and…
This past weekend, my son and his teammates earned a hard-fought spot in the state tournament—a milestone many kids dream of. They gave it everything they had. They practiced for weeks, played through adversity, and showed up with heart and grit. But instead of that weekend being a…
As the long, carefree days of summer begin to wind down, there’s a shift in the air. Backpacks replace beach bags, alarm clocks make their unwelcome return, and suddenly the idea of a “routine” doesn’t sound so bad. Whether you’re a parent prepping for the back-to-school rush, a…
Let’s be honest—quitting sugar sounds great in theory but feels impossible when you’re staring down a tray of fresh-baked cookies. Sugar is everywhere, and it’s sneaky. It hides in your morning granola, your “healthy” yogurt, and even your salad dressing. But if you’re ready to reclaim your energy,…
Summer used to mean bonfires and beach days. Road trips with the windows down and the music too loud. It used to mean freckles on my nose, sticky popsicle hands, and late sunsets filled with laughter. But this summer… this one was different. This summer taught me about…
Cancer doesn’t just affect the body—it impacts every part of life, including the way we connect with the people we love. When you’re going through cancer treatment, intimacy may feel like one more thing cancer is trying to take away. Between the fatigue, the nausea, the emotional rollercoaster,…
Summer often feels like it flies by in a blur of busy schedules, vacations, sports camps, and never-ending to-do lists. But what if this year, instead of racing through it, we hit the pause button and actually savored the season? Summer offers a special kind of magic—long days,…
When people think of chemotherapy, they picture hair loss, nausea, and fatigue. And yes, those are common—but the list doesn’t stop there. Chemo is a full-body assault, and some of its side effects are lesser-known, unexpected, and downright frustrating. These are the ones we don’t talk about enough—yet…
Finishing chemotherapy is a huge milestone—one that deserves celebration. But for many survivors, that final infusion doesn’t mean the hard part is over. The aftermath of chemo can leave you feeling drained, weak, sore, and like a stranger in your own body. Healing takes time—but there are steps…