Weekly Round-Up

Welcome, dear readers, to this week’s gathering of voices.

We begin with Abigail, who shares a simple but powerful piece of “homework” with her support group—notice the good, however small—as she navigates the realities of metastatic breast cancer and prepares for a new round of treatment.

Barbara is exploring how breast cancer care extends far beyond science alone. While medical advances are essential, she highlights the equally important roles of emotional support, mindset, and lived experience in shaping how people move through diagnosis and survivorship.

Yvonne revisits a formative exchange with a former teacher, writing a quiet “postscript” that reflects on identity, perception, and the lasting weight of words.

Connie reflects on how her priorities around travel are shifting, moving away from adventure and exploration toward a deeper connection with loved ones.

Beth continues to mark National Poetry Month by revisiting a long-forgotten poem, finding fresh resonance in its words years later. Alongside her painting, she highlights how creative expression becomes a way to process experience, memory, and meaning over time.

And finally, I wrote this piece on grief—on the idea that it doesn’t move away, but stays, and that we learn to live alongside it rather than “move on.” If you’ve ever felt like the past doesn’t stay where it’s meant to, this might resonate.

Until next week,

May the week ahead bring moments of gentleness, reflection, and connection.

Much love always,

Marie xxx