A year ago, I found myself back in a place I never thought I’d return to. Cancer. Again. The first time I was diagnosed, my journey looked different—no chemotherapy, no radiation. Just multiple surgeries and a long road of healing. It was hard, but in many ways, it…
Simple time-saving tips for moms juggling work, kids, and everything in between. Being a mom is one of the most rewarding roles in the world, but it’s also one of the busiest. Between school schedules, sports practices, work responsibilities, laundry, grocery shopping, and trying to remember where you…
When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, it can feel overwhelming. You may not know what to say, what to do, or how to help. The truth is, cancer impacts more than just the person receiving treatment—it touches families, friendships, and entire communities. While there is no…
Ionic foot detox baths have grown in popularity as a wellness ritual for relaxation, circulation, and stress relief. But with that popularity comes a lot of misinformation—especially about what actually belongs in the water. If you’ve ever wondered what to put in an ionic foot detox bath, what’s…
There’s a moment many people imagine after cancer—the moment when treatment ends, scans are clear, and life snaps back into place. That moment doesn’t really exist. When people hear the words “the cancer is gone,” they often assume the hard part is over. That healing is complete. That…
Living in Michigan teaches you something about seasons. You don’t rush winter.You don’t beg summer to stay.You learn to layer up.You learn to wait.You trust that what looks bare isn’t dead—just resting. The trees let go every year.And every year, they bloom again. We are not so different….
When you’re facing a mastectomy, most of the information you’re given is medical.Procedures. Risks. Recovery timelines. What no one really prepares you for is the emotional aftermath—the quiet moments after surgery when you’re learning how to exist in a body that suddenly feels unfamiliar. This is what I…
If you’ve ever felt your stomach drop the moment a scan gets scheduled, you’re not alone. There’s a word for it—scanxiety—and if you live with cancer or life after cancer, you probably know it well. It’s the anxiety that creeps in before imaging, appointments, lab work, or results….
There comes a point in life where you realize you’ve spent far too much energy explaining yourself to people who were never really listening. This season of my life has made that painfully clear. I’m tired of explaining my exhaustion.Not the “I stayed up too late” tired. The…