Inspirational

Running Shoes

My running shoes are sitting by the front door. Not my real ones – those are…
It Gets Better

Recently there have been numerous news stories detailing the deaths of young people who were tormented…
A Survivor’s Reminder

Like most survivors, I am terrified of being diagnosed with cancer again. Every weird feeling, illness…
Jedi Skiing

“Use the Force, Luke” –Obi-Wan Kenobi Skiers are familiar with the sensation of having the light…
How do YOU define support?

sup·port (s-pôrt, -prt) tr.v. sup·port·ed, sup·port·ing, sup·ports To bear the weight of; hold in position so as to keep from…
Red Boots

A reoccurring conversation between my partner Neil and I goes like this: “do you think I…
Victim or Survivor?

I have a cancer survivor friend who has become a victim of the disease. He has…
Phantom Pain

I often refer to my mastectomy as an amputation. This tends to freak people out a…