The Fallible Caregiver Series: "Am I Enjoying Life?""Am I enjoying life?" I found myself pondering this question on a recent lonely drive. Have I truly embraced the joy of...reactionscomments
Feeling Invisible: The Importance of Caring for the CaregiverI don't mean to sound selfish or pitiful, but sometimes, as a caregiver to someone with cancer, I feel forgotten and invisible...reactionscomments
Moving and Changing: Navigating Its ChallengesLately, life in "cancerland" has felt so overwhelming; I feel a little lost, adrift in the changes our recent move across the...reactionscomments
Zometa From a Caregiver’s Point of ViewThere comes a time every 3 months when my partner, Steph, receives an infusion of a drug called Zometa. Zoledronic acid (brand...reactionscomments
Committing to My Wellbeing as a Full-time CaregiverI said, "I look alright," as I glanced at myself shirtless in the mirror. "Even though I'm a bit chubby, this baggy...reactionscomments
Caregiving and TraumaAs many of you know, I've been a caregiver for my friends and family since I was 18 years old, which is...reactionscomments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Finding Strength and Connecting to EmpathyI consider my wife and I a relatively young couple. Rebekah is 35, and I'm 45. We've been married for 8 and...reactionscomments
Why Does Self-Care Really Matter?At my age (I'll turn 73 in September), epiphanies are few and far between. That could be the price of grasping at...reactionscomments
Daring to DreamMy footsteps echoed through the empty rooms of our beloved home, once filled with so many hopes and dreams it felt like...reactions1comment
One More DayYou know how in the movies the oncologist always looks over their glasses and declares gravely, "You have 12-18 months to live."...reactionscomments
SnapshotsAs many of us do I suffer from a very short attention span. Life can pass quickly and with a partner living...reactions1comment
A Caregiver's Color WheelAs our life moves through the days and the different ways cancer lives with us. The cancer intertwines almost like a loving...reactionscomments
Caregiver Perspective: Getting Ready for RadiationAs a caregiver, it's my job to support my partner through their metastatic breast cancer journey. Support has looked different over the...reactionscomments
Playing “Twister” With CancerCancer doesn't consider the calendar. It doesn't avoid birthdays or important dates. We've spent holidays, anniversaries, and even some dates holding hands...reactionscomments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: How to Connect When You Feel AloneMy biggest, number one struggle as a caregiver and spouse is feeling alone. This feeling is hard for me to articulate in...reactionscomments
Are There Varying Stages of Caregiving?All over the internet, you'll find pages and pages delineating the stages of cancer, caregiving, and grief. I'm not here to improve...reactionscomments
This Component Is Missing From My MarriageSomething is missing from my marriage. I (we) lost it some years back. I admit, it's primarily my fault. But losing this...reactions1comment
Love in the First DegreeCaring for a partner with metastatic breast cancer affects everyone differently. You will change if you're called upon to be a caregiver...reactionscomments
When You Never Planned to Be a CaregiverIf you're like me, you never planned to be a caregiver. You probably never went to medical school, and when asked as...reactionscomments
A Wake-up Call for Caregivers: Acknowledge Your Mental Health"Your physical health is not what worries me the most about you," Dr. Jim told me. "It's not?" I replied. This conversation...reactionscomments
