In my literature review for my research I came across a great article (Keating & Rains, 2015) on the social support health (illness) bloggers receive. The article does a…
It may sound dumb but one of my biggest worries about not getting reconstruction is that I'll look funny. I'll have a flat chest but a buddha belly. I'm…
Talking to my friend Stacey this morning, and reflecting on the BCC (Bay Area Women's Cancer Connections) Young Women's Group for those in treatment and post treatment, I see…
This morning we headed off to San Francisco for a morning sail on USA 76 with ACSailingSF. We almost missed the boat, arriving just as they were about to…
Walking today, my husband mentioned by blog post about my improved body image. He ask if it was because my focus is now on strength rather than fat or…
I find myself living between two worlds - or perhaps more - negotiating my different identities. Anyone who gets breast cancer under 45 is considered to be 'young', so…