Thoughts On Leaving A LegacyOne of my favorite songwriters is Joni Mitchell. For the younger people who might not know who she is, here is her...reactionscomments
A Real PainA few months ago, I suffered a surreal experience when picking up my pain medication from my local pharmacy. Having been living with...reactionscomments
DivorceAuthor disclaimer--I'm an attorney in the state of Florida only. Nothing in this post or any other writing is legal advice and you should...reactionscomments
BittersweetI woke up angry. Furious even. In the last two weeks, the metastatic breast cancer community has suffered loss after loss. This is...reactions4comments
Integrated MedicineI'm in a lot of support groups online. This has been an amazing source of support and information and "hacks" since I...reactionscomments
5 Things I Want My Family and Friends to Know About Life with MBCLose the long Face! I am a very strong and confident wife, mother and grandmother. I want to tell everyone to stop...reactionscomments
Medicaid and MedicareAuthor disclaimer: I'm a lawyer licensed in the State of Florida only. Nothing in this post (or any other post) constitutes legal advice. If you...reactionscomments
Triple Negative Diagnosis StorySeptember 2011 started off as normal as any other year except for a couple of things. Number one, we moved to a...reactions2comments
Preparing for My Doctor Appointments: It’s All About AdvocacyHere’s is my list of the seven things that make my doctor visits efficient, educational and time well-spent: A: I am aware...reactionscomments
7 Things to Know About Hospice“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality, it is a wonderful service that offers so much...reactionscomments
Language MattersI’ve worn a lot of labels in my life. I was a “PK” in my younger years (a pastors kid) and I...reactions4comments
Finding a LightRecently, we found that my breast cancer had significantly progressed. Previously located only in my bones, the cancer had spread, quickly and...reactionscomments
Estate Planning with a Terminal DiagnosisDisclaimer--this article is about my estate planning, no one else's. I'm a lawyer, yes, but only in Florida. This article does not constitute legal...reactionscomments
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank!Many people who are diagnosed with advanced breast cancer have made dietary changes to help manage their symptoms. Some have found great...reactionscomments
Groundhog Day Comes Twice a YearEvery time August rolls, around, I see myself recoil; from everyone and everything. It's a slow process. As the days’ tick by;...reactions1comment
Talking About DeathI think and talk about death a lot these days. That freaks a lot of people out. Especially those people who are...reactionscomments
Why I Consult With a Naturopathic OncologistConsulting with a naturopathic oncologist has been a life-changing experience and a relationship I hope to maintain. Self-healing is something you don’t...reactionscomments
Life with MBCWe all know the stories of the hospitals. We know the clinics and the hormone receptor status. We've heard of the medications...reactions5comments
CaregivingAs a daughter (I'm the eldest of 6), wife and mother, I've done quite a bit of caregiving in my life. I...reactionscomments
Metastatic MotherhoodWhen I was first diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, I didn’t know where to turn. I was 32 years old, and my...reactionscomments
