Weekly Round-Up
Welcome, dear readers. I’m so glad you’re here.
Nancy continues to share from her memoir Cancer Was Not a Gift & It Didn’t Make Me a Better Person, describing the first days after her diagnosis—the sleepless night, the surreal disbelief of needing an oncologist, and the emotional whiplash of confronting medical decisions that don’t feel like choices at all.
Carolyn calls out disrespectful behaviour toward cancer patients in healthcare environments – something that shouldn’t have to be said, yet clearly still needs to be.
Jennifer offers a thoughtful, practical resource for anyone newly diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS), providing clarity and reassurance at a moment that can feel overwhelming.
Gabby draws on her own experience as a long-term inflammatory breast cancer survivor to spotlight what many workplaces overlook when staff return after serious illness. As she reminds us, returning to work isn’t a flip back to “normal”—it’s a recovery process that requires compassion, flexibility, and real understanding.
Barbara explores how treatment often brings unexpected wardrobe challenges, offering creative, budget-friendly ideas for dressing comfortably and confidently after breast cancer.
Beth reflects tenderly on what it means to be an older parent to her 17-year-old daughter, adopted from China when Beth was 48. Their recent heart-to-heart—sparked by her daughter’s worry about losing her too soon—leads Beth to revisit the long wait, deep love, and occasional guilt that have shaped their shared story.
Connie closes this week’s round-up with a meditation on rhythm and renewal, inspired by her late-blooming Heavenly Blue Morning Glories—flowers that remind her to mark time by life’s natural seasons.
Until next time,
May you find beauty in small beginnings,
Much love always
Marie xxx
Hi Marie,
Thank you so much for including me along with these fine writers. I so appreciate your efforts and ongoing support. x
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It’s an absolute pleasure Nancy – thank you for all you do
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Thank you dear Marie for including my post “Why You Should Not Yell at Cancer Patients” in this week’s roundup – as always, a remarkable and compelling variety of important perspectives we so often have in common.
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