You are not a bad manager for thinking this!
As my husband passed out, he vomited, and the pizza sauce from our dinner earlier was on the rug. My first thought? "Oh no! Now I'll...
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
The Three Basic Rules for Supporting Your Friend with Cancer
Master these basic rules and creative and unique ways to support your friend with cancer will flow! Rule #1 It's not about you. Keep your...
- Nov 4, 2020
- 4 min
The Second Most Perfect Gift for Your Employee with Cancer
One of my college-age sons wants to transfer schools. As a mother, my instinct is to get in there and … taking over! I want to search for...
- Oct 20, 2020
- 3 min
Is Your Employee with Cancer An Integrator Or A Segmentor? What to Know BEFORE You Help
You want to go beyond paperwork to support your employee with cancer, but what do you do? First, learn what not to say, and second, know...
- May 15, 2020
- 2 min
Day 2 Opioid Death
Her son's death, my rage.
- Jan 11, 2020
- 2 min
He has what? How to Write a Well-Crafted Message When a Leader has Cancer.
This guy has cancer. On December 22, Joe Biden's press secretary, TJ Ducklo announced that he has metastatic lung cancer. (Metastatic...
- Oct 8, 2019
- 1 min
Be Your Friend with Cancer's Super-Hero-Fairy-Godmother
“Hi," she said. "I’m at the grocery store. Open up your fridge and cabinets right now and tell me what five things you are almost out of. ...
- Sep 14, 2019
- 3 min
Cancer and Birthdays: Yes, You Can Do Both
For the first time in 16 years, I celebrated my birthday in Connecticut, where I grew up. Being with a few high school friends, my...
- Jun 15, 2017
- 1 min
5 Fun Texts to Send to Your Friend with Cancer
A person with cancer needs your continuous support and frankly, you need to give it to them for the sake of your soul! Sometimes a text...
- Apr 26, 2017
- 2 min
Don't say "If you need anything, let me know."
I know, you’ve said it. I’ve said it, too. But the truth is, this is the least helpful thing you can say, EVER, even if you really do...
- Mar 19, 2017
- 4 min
How to say good-bye to someone you love
My stepfather, Bill, died last month. During Christmas, I took my daughter and youngest son to see him so we could say good-bye. This...