-Mar 22, 20221 min readRealistically OptimisticWhen I was first diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer, it was suggested I see a "health psychologist" to help process and deal with my...
-Mar 11, 20222 min readIt's Okay To CryI cried yesterday. We'll get to that in a minute. First, you need a little history on me. Those of you who know me well, are aware that I...
-Feb 15, 20223 min readOverwhelmed By LoveI've had a complicated life. I was...to put it lightly, not popular in school. To put it bluntly, I was one of the least popular people...
-Feb 8, 20221 min readUnexpected Good From the BadWhen I posted about my initial ordeal with my ovary, and I quote "trying to kill me." I didn't actually think this would become my...
-Feb 7, 20223 min readHurry Up and WaitFinding out you have cancer is hard enough as it is, but finding out you have cancer two days before a major holiday is even worse. When...
-Jan 28, 20225 min readThe Christmas Gift I Never WantedThe beginning of my journey with stage IV Colorectal Cancer
-Jan 25, 20221 min readDay 5 Post Chemo 1Browen update: "Chemo has kicked my ass since the last update. I'm positive but truly feel sick every day. It's starting to get better...
-Jan 20, 20221 min readChemo VS Cancer Round 1Browen gave us this update after starting Round 1 of treatments today: " While I had a "hyper sensitivity" to one of the anti nausea meds...
-Jan 19, 20221 min readCountdown to Round 1It's been one week since the port was "installed" and it's healing well, though it's still painful and super itchy. Tomorrow at 8AM we go...
-Jan 18, 20221 min readStarting at the Beginning: Getting Bad NewsIn mid December, I needed surgery to address what seemed to be an inflamed ovary. On the 23rd, I recieved the news that they found...