October 19-22, 2012 I headed off to North Carolina to relax with several girlfriends at lake house. I didn’t think much about being pregnant while I was away since I assumed that the odds of the doctors letting me try to carry to term were so miniscule. When I returned to DC from the lake, I couldn’t […]
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 I left my friend at Starbucks with one thing on my mind: Chicken Wings from TGI Friday’s. I couldn’t remember the last time I ate chicken wings or went to Friday's. As I walked to 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, I realized that I had been craving a lot of different foods over […]
“With your luck, you might want to stay away from lightening storms,” a doctor told me after reviewing my health history. Such a comment might offend some people, but I just chuckled in response. I’ve long since accepted the fact that my health is unique. Several doctors have called me a medical anomaly. Some have […]
Back when I wrote about my dating adventures, I was the Queen of the "To Be Continued" posts. My past relationships were drama filled and provided perfect fodder for a blog. And, since I didn't write in real time, I had the ability to stop telling the story at the most inopportune moment for the […]
I regularly receive emails and texts from friends and readers who are concerned about breast lumps. It can be nerve racking if you or a loved one has found a breast lump! What are my suggestions? 1. Try not to panic, if you can. Remind yourself not to let your emotions be controlled by that […]
On Friday, I had the pleasure of going on News Channel 8's talk show, Let's Talk Live, with my friend and veterinarian, Dr. Katy Nelson. We talked about the healing nature of pets. Specifically, I shared the story of my rescue dog, Flake, and how I believe that she sensed my cancer before I was […]
Four years ago, this blog didn’t exist. I was in a relationship with Lawyer Boy and thinking that I needed to end things for my own well being. Three years ago, I was blogging regularly and getting the hang of Twitter. I was living with “Buckeyes” Boy, but I began to question his sincerity. Two […]
I communicate regularly with other young women who have battled or are battling breast cancer. It continues to amaze and disappoint me to hear the comments that loved ones and acquaintances will say to a patient during their cancer journey. Earlier this month, Blisstree posted an article on its site entitled: “Real Survivors Talk: 7 […]
I try to focus on all that makes my glass half-full. I am blessed in a myriad of ways and grateful for those blessings. When it comes to my health, I had health problems before cancer and post-treatment side effects have only exacerbated my day-to-day issues. Nonetheless, I wake up every morning thankful for what […]
Singer Kellie Pickler shaved her head earlier this month as a sign of solidarity with her best friend, Summer Miller. Summer has a family history of breast cancer and was diagnosed with the disease in June at the age of 35. In a segment for “Good Morning America,” Kellie and Summer discussed shaving their heads […]