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Grief

Cautiously Hopeful

Waiting and (Cautiously) Hoping. (Cautiously) Hoping and Waiting.

Challenges

When Life Gets Even Harder

So, here's another quick life update: my father is in the hospital.

Challenges

Is it Too Early to Drink a Bottle of Wine?

A lot of crazy things have happened this week and I think my head might explode. Here’s a quick breakdown (not an emotional one, thankfully).

Challenges

As You Read This (Follow-up)

The 'As You Read This' series chronicles my experience of finding a lump in my breast at 23 years old and again at 31 years old.

Challenges

This is How a Heart Breaks

Three weeks later, I still vividly remember him standing in my kitchen and saying my last goodbye to him.

Challenges

As You Read This (It’s Not Over)

The 'As You Read This' series chronicles my experience of finding a lump in my breast at 23 years old and again at 31 years old.

Challenges

As You Read This (The Biopsy Results)

The 'As You Read This' series chronicles my experience of finding a lump in my breast at 23 years old and again at 31 years old.

Challenges

As You Read This (The Surgery)

The 'As You Read This' series chronicles my experience of finding a lump in my breast at 23 years old and again at 31 years old.

Challenges

As You Read This (I’m Scared)

The 'As You Read This' series chronicles my experience of finding a lump in my breast at 23 years old and again at 31 years old.

Self-Discovery

Becoming Who I Want To Be

I wrote this post in 2010, right before I graduated from college, and before 2011 changed my life completely. A decade later, I decided to reflect on my goals at 23 and talk about how my outlook on life has changed.

Challenges

As You Read This (Revisited)

The 'As You Read This' series chronicles my experience of finding a lump in my breast at 23 years old and again at 31 years old.

Lessons

How My Ankle Injury Taught Me To Love My Body

The story of how my ankle injury became a catalyst for self-love and acceptance.