It’s almost the end of 2021, and I find myself reflecting not just on this past year but on my life, in general. I’ve come to realize that there are so many life lessons I have learned from my children. Everyone thinks they have the most brilliant kids. When they are young, you and your husband are fascinated (and very proud) by their first words, steps…
It’s not very easy to find the good in having had breast cancer. But, there is one excellent thing breast cancer has taught me. You are never too old to change or try something new. My breast cancer diagnosis resulted in my loss of employment. This loss greatly impacted our finances. It forced us to move from our beloved Floral Park neighborhood to a more affordable area on…
Crazy to be saying this but, I’m finding clarity in my life after having breast cancer. Four and a half years ago the disease turned my entire life upside down and caused me to question everything. I wasn’t particularly seeking inward knowledge; however, having breast cancer allowed me to learn so much about myself. Are you interested in learning more about yourself? My journey towards figuring…
One day, you are living your best life, and the next day you are defining your life’s purpose after breast cancer or tragedy. How can this happen? You were just full of purpose with everything on track. But then you find a lump in your breast, or you get called to the emergency room because “there’s been an accident.” In an instant, your world…
Self-care seems to be everywhere! So, why should you choose to participate in the self-care trend? It is in magazine articles, social media, and advertising. It appears to be the “IT” thing right now. Are you already part of the self-care trend? If not, should you be? Can it be a way to continue outwitting life? I think it might be worth trying. While embarrassing…
My daughter and I have been quarantining in a quaint AirBNB in Pennsylvania for the past week. Due to Covid 19, her new job is requiring her to isolate for 14-days before beginning her position. I offered to tag along with her so she wouldn’t be lonely. We are taking this very seriously. We arrived last Sunday and did our two-week supplies of grocery shopping. We…