Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, it’s back to blogging I go… How’s that for an entré? Good? No? Well, I’m not sure where to begin after disappearing for the past few months. How have you been? Have a good summer? I have missed you all. A LOT. To tell you the truth, it has taken a… Continue reading 5th Cancerversary. Yup. FBC.
Breast Cancer Recovery & Remission
Practice What I Preach
Recently a girlfriend called me out and dressed me down. She just finished chemo and told me, “Hol, I love you and your book. It helped me through all of my treatments.” Sweet, right? THEN she said, “I am also thankful to you for teaching me how not to heal.” Huh? WTF? Seriously? Seriously. My eyes widened. My… Continue reading Practice What I Preach
The Illusion of Time After Cancer
Recently, I came across a new blog that I am crazy about. It is called HerAfter.com. The author, Rachael Yahne, had cancer and is a writer and blogger (obviously) living in New York. After years as a fashion journalist (a girl after my own heart!), she now writes women’s lifestyle articles about life, love, style, and life… Continue reading The Illusion of Time After Cancer
4th Cancerversary: The Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Four years ago today, I was diagnosed with FBC, known to many of you as f-bomb breast cancer. Today is a day of great reflection for me. I remember October 15th, 2010 as if it were yesterday. Amazing how four long years have passed since the moment that my life was changed forever. In some… Continue reading 4th Cancerversary: The Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Hellooooooo After a Hiatus & Hysterectomy
Hiatus & Hysterectomy Hello! Hello! Hello! Where to begin? My oh my. I thought that sitting down to my beloved blog again after a six week hiatus would be a bit like getting on a bicycle again.* You know, where you hop on and are just able to ride. Not sure why I thought that.… Continue reading Hellooooooo After a Hiatus & Hysterectomy
Helpful Hot Flash Hints
Helpful Hot Flash Hints For those of you who have experienced (naturally occurring or chemo-induced) menopause, you know exactly what I mean when I say that hot flashes absolutely S**K!! Not only do they rock your world in a moments notice with absolutely no warning, but they (at least mine) are all consuming and utterly… Continue reading Helpful Hot Flash Hints
If Not Now When? Carpe Diem After Cancer
If Not Now When? In the past week, we have had several friends who have been afflicted with the most random and debilitating things, everything from falling off a step and breaking an ankle to a nasty cancer diagnosis. The HOTY (Husband Of The Year) and I have been discussing some big dreams lately – involving… Continue reading If Not Now When? Carpe Diem After Cancer
Yoga Dreaming
Yoga Dreaming One aspect of November’s month of self care includes the development of a yoga practice. Ha! I can barely get that sentence out without laughing. I’m not laughing at Yoga, but rather at the fact that I can’t touch my toes. Unless I’m sitting down. And my knees are bent. However, I fully… Continue reading Yoga Dreaming
3rd Cancerversary
3rd Cancerversary Three years ago today, I was diagnosed with FBC (f-bomb breast cancer). Wow. I still can’t believe that I just wrote that. I mean, really. But I am reminded – every time I take a shower or change my clothes or wonder what why I have an ache or pain – that yes,… Continue reading 3rd Cancerversary
5 Ways To Take Care of Yourself
5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself Lately, I’ve been having crazy messy drippy hot flashes. Here’s how it goes: I wake up multiple times in the middle of the night to wet sheets and pillows (yes, I sleep with multiple pillows) and then I can’t go back to sleep. The insomnia lasts for about… Continue reading 5 Ways To Take Care of Yourself