Widower to Widower
10.28.21
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...
Cancer
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26 Points of Light: Illuminating One Cancer Survivor’s Journey from Diagnosis to Remission
10.27.21
When a self-diagnosed shoulder injury turned out to be stage 4 lymphoma, Maureen O’Brien was reeling—and she wasn’t alone. Her entire community had to grapple with this devastating cance...
7 Breast Cancer Care Package Ideas to Show You Care
10.14.21
When you find out someone close to you has been diagnosed with cancer, you may be wondering: What do I say? What can I do for them? While there’s not often a clear answer to this question, one meani...
Faith Over Fear: Walking Angie Home
09.13.21
Angie Hazel was a vibrant, authentic and kind woman, full of love. “Faith Over Fear” tells her story from cancer diagnosis to hospice. In March 2017, Angie Hazel, 26, received an unusual a...
Joy! Finding Joy in Every Day
09.13.21
“Joy! Finding Joy in Every Day” is a collection of thoughts and quotes on ‘joy’ to inspire herself and others to capture the moment and appreciate everything life has to offer. In Janu...
A ‘Hakuna Matata’ Hope for Healing After Breast Cancer
09.02.21
Jennifer Ndegwa and her husband, Nic, were living 8,700 miles apart in August 2020—not by choice—when Jen had to break the news via WhatsApp that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. It was ...
How to Find and Join a Cancer Support Group
08.18.21
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, you don’t need to go through your journey alone. Support groups can be beneficial for cancer patients to find others going through similar health journeys and...
The Gift of Listening
07.20.21
When you’re caring for a child with cancer, talking with others who understand can be invaluable. CaringBridge has partnered with The Mighty to create a public group that is also a safe space for pa...
How to Tell Your Family You Have Cancer
07.19.21
If you are diagnosed with cancer, it can feel stressful and daunting trying to find the words to say, especially to those who are closest to you. During this time it’s important to remember th...
Wife, Widow, Now What?: How I Navigated the Cancer World and How You Can, Too
07.15.21
Rachel Engstrom’s husband was just 35 when he was diagnosed with leukemia, and Rachel herself was only 28. Rachel’s book, “Wife, Widow, Now What?” takes you through Rachel’s be...