Vulnerability gets a lot of airtime these days. It’s been romanticized, hashtagged, and TED-talked into something shiny. But when you’re...

No one goes through cancer untouched. And the emotions don’t just pass through. They shape you. Fear, rage, grief, joy, love—they leave a...

Anger isn’t just a “stage of grief.” Sometimes it’s the whole damn ride. And guess what? You’re allowed to feel furious. At the doctors....

Cancer is terrifying. Scans. Side effects. Not knowing what’s next. Wondering what’s ever  going to feel normal again. And yet, so many...

Real love during cancer is messy. Awkward. Inconsistent. Sometimes it’s amazing. Sometimes it misses the mark completely. But when it’s...

You’re laughing with a friend—and suddenly feel guilty for smiling. You’re having a good day—and then remember the scan is tomorrow....

Let’s be honest—when you’re going through cancer, most of the standard “happiness tips” don’t exactly hit. Gratitude journal? Cool, but...

Let’s get one thing straight: You are not required to feel happy just because other people are uncomfortable with your sadness. There’s a...

You don’t wait for happiness to show up. You build it. That’s the part no one talks about. Especially in the cancer world, where people...

Let’s talk about that voice in your head. You know the one. The one that whispers things like: “You should be handling this better.”...

Cancer does a number on your body. Scars. Hair loss. Weight gain or loss. Skin changes. Ports and PICC lines. Missing parts. Strange...

People love to throw these two words around— confidence  and courage —like they’re interchangeable. But they’re not. And when you’re...

What if confidence during cancer isn’t about being strong, brave, or put together? I talk to a lot of young adults who say things like:...

This one’s tender. There’s a deep, aching kind of grief that comes when your body can’t do what it used to. When you’re too tired. When...

If someone you care about is facing something painful—like a cancer diagnosis—you want  to help. But sometimes the best way to show up…...

Cancer doesn’t just mess with your health—it messes with your relationships. People disappear. Or say the wrong things. Or make it weird....

You don’t have to be positive all the time. (Shocker, I know.) Sometimes the most freeing, grounded, sanity-saving thing you can do is...

Nobody signs up for cancer. It crashes into your life, takes the steering wheel, and drives you straight off the map you were following....

Pain is exhausting, and while meds can help, they’re not always enough. Here are some additional strategies: Distraction Techniques  –...

When eating feels impossible, but your body still needs fuel, what do you do? Here are some practical tips: Small, Frequent Meals  –...