A very personal reflection on the passing of Maeve Binchy

Reblogged from Journeying Beyond Breast Cancer: I don’t have ugly ducklings turning into swans in my stories. I have ugly ducklings turning into confident ducks.” ~  Maeve Binchy I was deeply saddened to… Read More

Reflections On Hope

As we neared the end of last year, I was sent this touching guest post by Catherine. To my shame, it got lost in my email in-box until now. Still, I am sure… Read More

Mindful Monday

Weekly Round-Up

Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blogs which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which I’ve… Read More

The myths surrounding Anastacia’s breast cancer recurrence

This week I have been reading some excellent articles on the language we use to describe cancer – its diagnosis, treatment, and aftermath.  In particular, Atif Kukaswadia’s The Problem With Fighting Cancer in  PLOS… Read More

Is there a hierarchy among cancer survivors?

It has been enlightening  and uplifting to read your comments on my post on knowing when it is time to walk away from a situation.  One line from Cathy’s comment really stood out… Read More

Knowing when it is time to quit

Julia Barnickle shared this image on Facebook today and it was one of those right message at the right time moments for me. A recent online interaction brought this message forcibly home to… Read More

Weekly Round-Up

Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blogs which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which I’ve… Read More

Death of Author and Transformational Teacher Debbie Ford

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the death this week of Debbie Ford, the   New York Times bestselling author, teacher, trainer, and internationally recognized expert in personal transformation. I was very… Read More

Returning To Work After Cancer: How To Deal With Co-Workers

Thanks so much to everyone who commented and shared their experiences of how to handle job applications and interviews after a diagnosis of cancer. I loved that many of you (myself included) have… Read More