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Finding Strength in Vulnerability (Even If You Hate That Word)
Vulnerability gets a lot of airtime these days. It’s been romanticized, hashtagged, and TED-talked into something shiny. But when you’re...

Lisa Dunk
Jul 291 min read


These Emotions Will Change You — Let It Be for the Better
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...

Lisa Dunk
Jul 221 min read


Fear Doesn’t Mean You’re Weak
Cancer is terrifying. Scans. Side effects. Not knowing what’s next. Wondering what’s ever going to feel normal again. And yet, so many...

Lisa Dunk
Jul 81 min read


Joy and Grief Can Coexist (And Often Do)
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....

Lisa Dunk
Jun 241 min read


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

Lisa Dunk
Jun 171 min read


Permission to Not Be Happy Today
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...

Lisa Dunk
Jun 101 min read


Happiness Is a Skill, Not a Mood
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...

Lisa Dunk
Jun 32 min read
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