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Nov 11, 20193 min read
Nine Ways to Say "You Matter" Without Saying A Word
HAPPINESS IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION Angela sent me this and it made me happy! There is something really special about getting a...
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Oct 21, 20192 min read
How to Scare Cancer on Halloween
Halloween 2006. Art had been diagnosed with Stage IV Large B-Cell Lymphoma two months before. Halloween was our FAVORITE time of year....
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Oct 7, 20191 min read
Be Your Friend with Cancer's Super-Hero-Fairy-Godmother
“Hi," she said. "I’m at the grocery store. Open up your fridge and cabinets right now and tell me what five things you are almost out of. ...
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Sep 25, 20192 min read
Dealing with Death as A Child
Stephan Colbert and Anderson Cooper talk about death. They still cry about the loss of their parents and siblings. So no, it's never too...
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Sep 14, 20193 min read
Cancer and Birthdays: Yes, You Can Do Both
For the first time in 16 years, I celebrated my birthday in Connecticut, where I grew up. Being with a few high school friends, my...
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Jul 13, 20191 min read
Buy Her a Lullaby
Good morning! I thought of this tip just now as I was waking up. Buy her an eye mask! Look … chemo may make your friend really drowsy and...
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Apr 21, 20191 min read
What to Say to A Parent Who Has Lost a Child
Sometimes I stumble upon videos that well.... blow me away. Not becuase they have a dancing bear but because of the honest and...
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Jan 29, 20192 min read
All you need is a car...
10 years ago, this morning, Lori Laham came by to pick up the kids for school. We lived in the same neighborhood and our kids attended...
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Oct 22, 20171 min read
Tip #9 5 Things NEVER, EVER to Say
Here's the deal, the way I see it. You've probably already said one of these unfortunate phrases to your friend with cancer and that's...
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Oct 21, 20171 min read
Tip #8 Make It Rain
The term is not just for strip clubs! The number one reason for personal bankruptcy is medical debt. Take that in for a moment...medical...
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Oct 19, 20171 min read
Tip #7 Break Her Fast
When it comes to meals, EVERYONE thinks dinner but what about the most important meal of the day...breakfast! Consider these tips belwo...
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Oct 17, 20171 min read
#6 Do Her Laundry
I know. Laundry is not the first thing you think of when you think "I want to help my friend with cancer." But it could be one of the...
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Oct 15, 20171 min read
#5 The FUNEST AND EASIEST TIP EVER
This is the simplest and funest tip ever! Dancing for some conjures images of being awkward or embarrassed but let's put it into...
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Oct 14, 20171 min read
#4 Throw Her a Gathering!
It feels like people equate cancer with don't-invite-anywhere! She has cancer, not some contagious disease! Ask your friend with cancer...
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Oct 13, 20171 min read
#3 Gas her up!
One of the simplest, and most appreciated act of love you can do it to simply fill her car with gas. And while you're doing it, why not...
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Oct 12, 20171 min read
#2 Be Her Lift/Uber Driver
Oooo...it's amazing to me how much energy it takes to just drive. When we're healthy, we think nothing of it unless we drive farther than...
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Oct 11, 20171 min read
Tip #1 Relax her brain. Buy an adult coloring book
Overthinking how to support a friend with cancer is an epidemic! So KISS it, Keep It Simple, Sweetheart. When figuring out what you can...
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Jun 15, 20171 min read
5 Fun Texts to Send to Your Friend with Cancer
A person with cancer needs your continuous support and frankly, you need to give it to them for the sake of your soul! Sometimes a text...
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Apr 26, 20172 min read
Don't say "If you need anything, let me know."
I know, you’ve said it. I’ve said it, too. But the truth is, this is the least helpful thing you can say, EVER, even if you really do...
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Mar 20, 20172 min read
I cried at the LA Marathon
I cried during the LA Marathon last month. Not tears of sorrow but tears of "Omg,the human race is so awesome!" I live near Mile 22 of...
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Mar 19, 20174 min read
How to say good-bye to someone you love
My stepfather, Bill, died last month. During Christmas, I took my daughter and youngest son to see him so we could say good-bye. This...
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