Weekly Round-Up

Welcome, dear readers. I’m so glad you’re here.

This week’s posts remind us of the wisdom in letting go, the resilience needed in recovery, and the strength found in community.

Carolyn shares a guest post that explores several “old wives’ tales” about women’s health—those passed-down beliefs that may or may not hold up under scientific scrutiny.

Beth takes us back to junior high, recalling her struggles with the flute that ended with one fleeting note. Letting go of what wasn’t hers to master, she turned instead to visual art—a reminder that self-care sometimes means choosing the path that sustains us.

Connie reflects on turning seventy, noticing the early signs of autumn and her son building family life. She writes of embracing a gentler rhythm and accepting the natural flow of seasons: growing, slowing, letting go, and building anew.

Barbara and Gabby both remind us that recovery doesn’t end when treatment does. Living beyond cancer brings its own challenges, but also opportunities to redefine what thriving really means.

Suzanne offers a candid account of renewed sickness, fatigue, and joint pain—lingering effects of treatment—while balancing freelance work and the need for rest.

Martha highlights the power of community, demonstrating how fellow patients, advocates, and support networks provide not only comfort but essential guidance when navigating cancer.

And finally this week, in a week marked by pain and heartache on the global stage, Terri’s reflection on compassion feels especially timely. Drawing on her parents’ example and a photo from this summer’s DiepCFoundation Breast Symposium, she describes compassion as a muscle—continually strengthened through practice—and urges us to seek out and learn from those who embody selfless service.

Until next time,

May you find strength in connection and comfort in knowing you are not alone.

Much love always

Marie xxx