Weekly Round-Up

Hello everyone, and welcome to this week’s blog roundup.

This week, Nancy explores the vulnerability of sharing personal poetry and then shares a poignant poem reflecting on her feelings after undergoing a mastectomy.

Barbara describes how she transformed her home into a sanctuary of healing and resilience after her breast cancer diagnosis and double mastectomy.

In her latest post, Julia recounts her initial experience at a temporary oncology unit, set in contrast with the nearby maternity ward.

The SBC blog spotlights the role of nutrition in cancer recovery.

Carolyn sheds light on the evolving, yet still slow, inclusion of patient voices, particularly women, in cardiology conferences. She shares her own experiences, highlighting the distinction between being a valued “patient representative” and having the platform of a named speaker.

Finally, this week, two complementary posts worth reading on “failure.” Connie writes about a brief foray into the world of knitting. detailing her beginner struggles in a demanding class. From this experience, she shares two key takeaways: the vital importance of maintaining momentum in any creative endeavor and the liberating power of letting go of minor imperfections.

Building on this idea of embracing imperfection, Beth argues that “failure is an option” and a valuable part of the creative process. Reflecting on a less-than-perfect painting, she reframes failure as practice in disguise, essential for improvement and cultivating resilience.

I invite you to click on the above links and perhaps find a piece of their journey that resonates with your own.

Until next week,

Happy reading!

Much love always,

Marie xxx