Vulnerability is scary. To share my story, and the complex emotions intertwined with my journey, is daunting. When I started this blog during my recurrence in 2014, it served as a platform to update my community spread across the globe. It was also a form of therapeutic reflection. Over time, I didn't expect the impact …
#LOVEWINS…but still not for all
It has been a while since my last post, and while I have a lot to write about related to my recent medical experiences, today is a historic day that I want to embrace. Today the Supreme Court released a landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage throughout the United States!!! I remember almost 2 years ago …
Melting Chocolate…an emotional struggle with cancer
I am currently two weeks through treatment, and besides some stomach issues and fatigue, I'm actually feeling pretty well. While I undergo proton therapy, I am living in an apartment in Cambridge in the same building where my dad is, making it really easy to get to my treatments every day. It has been nice …
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Opening up to Support and Vulnerability – my new year’s resolution
Just after finding out about the cancer, I felt numb. I paced back and forth as my mom paid for the parking in the Dana Farber garage. When I got into the car, I broke down in tears, managing to mumble to my mom... "I'm sorry." I know I didn't need to apologize for what …
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