Starting Xtandi (enzalutamide) marks a new chapter in my cancer fight—one balanced carefully alongside heart disease. It’s not about cure, but control, stability, and holding onto quality of life. This is what moving forward looks like for me, with hope and grace.
After visiting Michigan Central Station, we headed across Michigan Avenue to Slow’s Bar BQ. Great food, great company, and the best burger I’ve ever had made for a perfect ending to a meaningful day in Detroit. A moment worth sharing.
Who was your most influential teacher? Mrs. Anderson was mine. Tough, no-nonsense—but when I needed it most, she showed me compassion I never forgot. That moment taught me more than any lesson: love and empathy endure. Who shaped you, and why?
A new chapter in my cancer journey begins. Meeting with a medical oncologist I trust brings a sense of peace, clarity, and direction. Sometimes the right change makes all the difference—reminding me I’m not facing this alone and there are still options ahead.
I visited Michigan Central Station expecting more than a renovation. What I found was something different—a beautifully restored space that didn’t quite feel the way I thought it would. Maybe what I was looking for wasn’t something that could be rebuilt.
Heart procedures and cancer and the love that left in the middle of it. This is a story about fragility, silence, and the weight of love fully given—even when it wasn't returned. All the while choosing hope over anger and avoiding hate while suffering heartache.
Recent news about tensions between the United States and Iran is a reminder that uncertainty can affect us all. While we can’t predict the future, families can prepare. Here’s how to create a simple family emergency safety plan to help protect and reconnect loved ones if a crisis occurs.
A black cat, a cancer appointment, and a hospital elevator with a story behind it. My latest oncology visit brought answers, reflections on treatment side effects, and a reminder that some moments in life carry deeper meaning. Sometimes what feels like superstition is simply life coming full circle.
For Women’s History Month, Agnes, Kristyn, Dani, Lily and Tammy each answer the lifelong question of which woman inspires them the most. As do I. Read them here!
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What would you say to the person you'll be at 100? I wrote a letter to my future self about survival, love, illness, and the quiet moments that define a life. This one came with tears. Read “Letter to My 100-Year-Old Self.”
