Sharing the news. Setting your expectations.
Welcome to Part 2 in a four-part series called Sharing Cancer at Work. This series focuses on the who, when, what, how, and shared...
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- Aug 4, 2021
- 3 min
Are You Camera Ready?
I landed on her Instagram page by accident. I hadn't been on her page in over a year. When I got there, I saw how big he'd grown. Seeing...
- Jul 28, 2021
- 4 min
To Tell or Not to Tell: How To Decide Whether Or Not to Reveal Your Cancer Diagnosis
photo credit to Miguel A. Amutio on Unsplash (This is Part 1 of a 4-part series that covers how to manage cancer and work.) “I only...
- Jul 21, 2021
- 1 min
Whatever You Think You Know About Cancer, Question It!
This is my friend Cooper. What I love about him is his deep and never-ending sense of curiosity. I am NEVER bored when I'm talking to him...
- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
You're Not Crazy for Hating Your Employee with Cancer
If you could put a label on your forehead to describe how you feel right now, what would it be? This is a photo of me wearing a face...
- May 31, 2021
- 3 min
How to Build Resilient Kids
How to build resilient kids!
- Apr 14, 2021
- 1 min
This is How I'm Honoring the 12 Year Death Anniversary
o... on April 16th, I will be honoring the 12th death anniversary of my husband. I'm not sad right now. I am most grateful for the time I...
- Mar 2, 2021
- 3 min
Why We Say No To Help
I have a very generous friend who invites me to stay at her luxurious condo when she leaves town. And every time she offers, I almost...
- Jan 28, 2021
- 1 min
A Simple Way to Feel Special
I have this "idea" notepad that hangs in my shower. Ya know when you get that inspiring idea or remember the one thing you keep...
- Jan 22, 2021
- 3 min
13 Lessons About Comforting Others From A Cop
Sometimes you listen to someone speak, and your reaction is, "Yes. Yes. Yes!" and "So good to know I'm not the only one talking about...
- Jan 18, 2021
- 4 min
What The Heck is Cancer?
My late husband, Art and Dr. Wolin, the doctor who gave us 3 extra years with Art! Cancer. If you haven’t heard of the word, it’s because...
- Jan 15, 2021
- 3 min
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 11, 2021
- 3 min
Is There Such a Thing As Cancer - Life Balance?
Balance. As a caregiver to my husband, I was super bad at balancing Art’s care, the care of our three kids, and my own self-care. The...
- Jan 7, 2021
- 2 min
Aha!! Found you!
You know when the world seems to crack open for you. All those little baby ideas just align so cleanly that your brain almost buzzes?...
- 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...
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
Does Idle Thought Exist?
There is no more self-contradictory concept than that of "idle thoughts." What gives rise to the perception of a whole world can hardly...
- Dec 7, 2020
- 1 min
Monday Joke Day
Always start your Monday off with a joke. And never take them for granted. Happy Monday! Make it a great day!
- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min
Hurry Up and Spend! FSAs, Cancer and How to Help
It's that time of year when FSA account holders start to scramble to spend the funds in their accounts before year-end. This is me...
- 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...
- Sep 14, 2020
- 5 min
Don't Bring a Meal to Your Friend with Cancer
I bet you think bringing a meal to your friends with cancer is one of the most helpful ways to help– well, not necessarily. But we'll get...
- Aug 12, 2020
- 2 min
“You’re gonna look great bald!” and Other Microaggressions against Cancer Patients
“You’re gonna look great bald!” I said this to a friend of mine who had just told me she had cancer. I cringe every time I think about...
- May 27, 2020
- 2 min
Damn Brene Brown and her Power of Vulnerability
Day 3 After Nathan's Death I woke up thinking about Lisa and feeling super mad at Nathan for the pain he’s causing all of us. It’s easier...
- May 24, 2020
- 2 min
Empathy Postcard Book by Emily McDowell & Friends. Love this!
Cards are a great gift for cancer patients. But not all cards are equal! Sending cards to a friend with cancer can be challenging and the...
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