Today is International Women’s Day , a day officially dedicated to celebrating the vital role women play in their families, communities and countries. So, I couldn’t let today pass without celebrating all the women I know… Continue reading
Anne Gildea is a comedian and writer. She is 45 and single. Last March she revived her comedy trio The Nualas, relaunching on the Late Late Show and kick-starting a busy schedule of… Continue reading
Researchers at Ohio State University studied a group of women who had just had surgery for breast cancer, collecting answers about their feelings of emotional stress, their support system, their diet and exercise,… Continue reading
We’re celebrating Pancake Tuesday today in Ireland- a day when we all go mad for pancakes. I could go mad for pancakes any day of the week and I make them often for… Continue reading
Someone posted this cartoon on Facebook this week and it made me smile. I’ve often heard the argument that Facebook friends, if not quite imaginary, are the next best thing to it. I’ve… Continue reading
I couldn’t let today pass without wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to all of you are celebrating this day, and to thank you again for your support and friendship during this difficult time in… Continue reading
Have you ever experienced such intense sadness you couldn’t imagine ever feeling hopeful about ANYTHING again? Maybe, like me, you once stood in the corner, gulping your champagne, at a New Year’s Eve… Continue reading
Sinead Power is a nurse researcher from the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork. She is currently undertaking her PhD. and is particularly interested in examining the effects of chemotherapy induced hair… Continue reading
A reader has contacted me to say that she is struggling with her feelings six months after her treatment for breast cancer ended. She asked if I would address the topic here and… Continue reading
