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WHAT MY MEDALS MEAN TO ME

I am a collector of stuff. One of my sisters says that everything in my house is very interesting because it tells a story about my life; but she goes on to suggest that perhaps I should divide them up … Continue reading

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What October Means to Me

October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Its purpose is to promote awareness of breast cancer issues and educate and empower women to take charge of their own breast health. As I reflect on October and what it … Continue reading

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What exactly is “support?”

 The American Psychological Association Help Center states that “caring and supportive relationships are the most significant factor” in resilience. These relationships are further described as those that “create love and trust, provide role models, and offer people encouragement and reassurance.” Our … Continue reading

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RIDING THE DRAGON TO BETTER HEALTH Part I

It was late 2007 and I was getting ready for yet another surgery related to my breast cancer recurrence the year before, when a family member asked me if I had heard of a group of breast cancer survivors who had … Continue reading

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