It’s a new year and with each year comes more growth from life experiences. I consider myself to be an open book but there are certain topics I haven’t been comfortable opening up about, body image being at the top of the list. But as time has passed and I have become more familiar and fear-less about the issues revolving… View Post
For years I have been on the hunt for organizations that are tailored to the unique challenges that young women are faced with when they are diagnosed with cancer early in life. I wasn’t able to find many at all actually, until recently. A friend told me about an organization called 5 Under Forty and wow, are they awesome! All… View Post
For the first 4 years of my diagnosis, not one doctor ever mentioned or brought up the topic of fertility. Is this the forbidden “F word” among oncologists? Hmmm. One would imagine that it would at least be touched upon, considering I was just 31….but nada. Did the doctors assume it wasn’t a relevant topic because the cancer was so… View Post
This book is super sentimental to me, in addition to being one of those books that I think everyone should own. It’s like a classic in the self-help genre. First let me start by telling you why this book is a must have/read and then I’ll tell you the sentimental significance. Louise L. Hay is a bestselling author and is… View Post
Q: Hi Linda. I am finding it hard to relate to this whole “pink ribbon movement” and I am starting to dread October as it’s a constant reminder with the “sea of pink.” I wonder why the resistance and also if you ever felt the same? A: I do not have a resonance with the Pink movement for a few… View Post
Every year, towards the ends of all of the prestigious breast cancer walks, there are two lanes at the finish line; one for all of the supporters to pass through, and the other for all of the survivors who are cheered on by the massive crowds of people. It’s so beautiful to see all of the women who have survived… View Post