Aug 3, 2022 | Myeloma Journey
My husband is my biggest supporter. Whatever has come out of the oven, he has eaten it, whether it was a bomb or not. He encouraged me to cook because he knew many days I was too sad to function. After all, I was sorely missing my active and busy working life. He...Jul 10, 2022 | Myeloma Journey
After my cancer diagnosis, I could no longer go to work. But I still had so much energy. From having had an active and involved life, remaining in bed for extended periods was hard, and I needed to find an outlet. There were too many emotions swirling in me that I...Jun 20, 2022 | Myeloma Journey
Isolation was something I was not expecting to accompany a cancer diagnosis. My immune system is non-existent from cancer and cancer treatment. With a shot immune system, I had to tell so many people to “STAY AWAY if you’re sick!” I can’t put...Jun 20, 2022 | Myeloma Journey
After the official diagnosis, I descended into mourning for the life I had lived before. But also, for the life I had envisioned for myself in the future. It’s a long and grueling process. Before my cancer diagnosis, I was a principal who had been very involved...Jun 14, 2022 | Myeloma Journey
My acceptance cycle started with the words “You have cancer.” Those words sent me into days upon days of grieving and crying. I didn’t hear a single thing after those three life-altering words because my mind went straight to “How long do I...