Because going to France means so much to my personal life and my childhood, it was my goal to meet my dad’s really good friend from back in the day. In all my recent travels, I like to connect ...
https://copingwithcancer.org/2015/07/23/reconnecting-with-my-dads-past-in-france/
To my Dearest Dad, Happy happy happy birthday. Not a day goes by without you crossing my mind. Saying that I miss you and love you is an understatement, and something that is known to this world....
https://copingwithcancer.org/2015/04/14/happy-birthday-daddy-part-two/
Disclaimer: I debated with myself for a long time whether I should publish this or not because I originally wrote this for a college assignment. Please keep in mind there is so so so much more t...
Happy Holidays!!! This time of year is my absolute favorite! I hope everyone is enjoying their time with family and friends. This blog post is geared towards those who have lost a parent and are ...
https://copingwithcancer.org/2014/12/25/the-holidays-without-your-parent/
I never actually thought this day would come. I was in such denial. I walked through the hospital doors and found my dad’s room. The doctors told me what was going on. I watched everyone cry....
https://copingwithcancer.org/2014/05/13/one-year-ago-i-lost-my-best-friend/
This past weekend, I was able to participate in Relay for Life at the university I am attending. Relay for Life is a 24-hour cancer walk held by American Cancer Society. Their goal is to fight ...
https://copingwithcancer.org/2014/05/09/relay-for-life-2014/
April 16, 2013. My world started falling apart. I walked into the Good Samaritan Hospital and felt my heart drop. I knew this was not just the regular doctor visit. I found my way around the hos...
https://copingwithcancer.org/2014/04/16/one-year-ago-i-found-out-my-dad-was-going-to-die/
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https://copingwithcancer.org/2014/03/14/what-do-you-like-to-read/
January is National Cervical Cancer Screening Month! Cancer-fighting organizations stress the importance of screenings for Cervical Cancer during this time. Here are a few facts about Cervical Ca...
https://copingwithcancer.org/2014/01/22/national-cervical-cancer-screening-month/
Cancer is a scary word. It’s even scarier when it’s in your life and effecting your parent in the most negative way possible. One month after my dad was diagnosed with fourth stage cancer, I ...
https://copingwithcancer.org/2013/08/08/giving-back-to-the-community/
Journal! Journaling (or keeping a diary) really does help anybody with any kind of problem. No matter how old you are too! Many people don’t feel comfortable talking to others about their probl...