It’s Not Your Job To Make Difficult Family Members Comfortable After Cancer—And It Never Was

It’s Not Your Job To Make Difficult Family Members Comfortable After Cancer—And It Never Was

If you’ve always found preparing for family visits stressful, it can feel even more so after cancer. ...more

Emotions ,Self-Care Cancer &Stress

May 17, 20265 min read

When Judgment Turns Your Brain Into a Courtroom: How to Stop Living Under Constant Verdicts

When Judgment Turns Your Brain Into a Courtroom: How to Stop Living Under Constant Verdicts

Even if you haven’t been through cancer, you already know this: life can turn into a constant evaluation. But cancer puts that on steroids—because now, on top of everything else, you’re evaluating yo... ...more

Emotions ,Self-Care Cancer &Stress

May 03, 20263 min read

Wide Awake After Cancer? How to Fall Asleep Fast When Your Brain Won’t Shut Up

Wide Awake After Cancer? How to Fall Asleep Fast When Your Brain Won’t Shut Up

You’re finally in bed. The lights are out. Your body is tired. And your brain is like: “Perfect. Now let’s review every uncomfortable scan result, every weird twinge, every conversation you wish you’... ...more

Self-Care ,Cancer &Stress

April 26, 20265 min read

The Invisible Role You’re Still Playing After Cancer (And Why It’s Exhausting You)

The Invisible Role You’re Still Playing After Cancer (And Why It’s Exhausting You)

There’s a role you’ve probably been playing for a very long time. The one who makes sure everyone else is okay. And for most of your life, that role worked. Until you got cancer. ...more

Emotions ,Self-Care Cancer Stress &Boundaries

April 19, 20265 min read

The No-Win Situation No One Talks About After Cancer

The No-Win Situation No One Talks About After Cancer

There’s a particular kind of frustration that shows up after cancer. No matter what you do, it feels like the wrong choice. If you rest, you feel guilty. If you push yourself, you feel exhausted. If ... ...more

Emotions ,Self-Care Cancer Stress &Boundaries

April 12, 20265 min read

When Little Things Feel Like Big Threats: How Cancer Rewires Your Brain—and What You Can Do About It

When Little Things Feel Like Big Threats: How Cancer Rewires Your Brain—and What You Can Do About It

If the printer jams and your heart starts pounding like you’re in the waiting room on scan day, you’re not “overreacting”—or at least, not without a good reason. After cancer, small hassles can feel... ...more

Emotions ,Self-Care Cancer &Stress

January 18, 20264 min read

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