Written and illustrated by a bone marrow transplant recipient who used CaringBridge through treatment for a recurrence of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, this upbeat and compassionate book helps kids ag...
Retired hospital chaplain Mary Farr was walking past a garden in Chautauqua, New York, when she saw a rock with the phrase “Don’t Postpone Joy” engraved into it and took a picture. T...
Getting a diagnosis can be overwhelming and scary. There are so many unknowns that it can be hard to stay calm. If you don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered. Here is some advice from Ca...
I had moved to Texas with my two sons in early 2020, and was diagnosed with breast cancer later that year. At the time, we were waiting for my husband, Nic, to join us … the timing of ...
When Fred Colby’s wife, Theresa, passed away in 2015 he felt lost, scared, and desperate for answers. “Widower to Widower” serves as a guide for fellow widowers. Fred compiled the most vital inf...
Survivors’ guilt occurs when survivors feel responsible for the death or injury of others, even if the survivor was not at fault in the situation. This trauma may lead to persisting feelings of guil...
No one prepares you for a parent’s diagnosis. When you find out a parent has cancer, it’s common to wonder what to do or say next. You may be feeling lost, scared or angry, but above all, you may ...
When a friend or family member is in the hospital, you want to do anything you can to help out and show support. While flowers make a lovely sentiment, it’s sometimes the more functional gifts that ...
Moms sleep lightly, and with four kids under 10, Kate Erickson hardly remembers deep rest. But the sound that makes it possible for Kate and her husband, Rob, to close their eyes at night is the stead...
