Monthly Archives: December 2012

Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Tracey

The first time June said the C-Word she was in shock.   As she told her family and co-workers it got easier.   But there is still a stigma with the C-Word, a negative connotation of sorts. One day we were driving to … Continue reading →

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Loss and Grief Are Different

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Tracey

To say loss and grief are different may come across as semantics to the person suffering.  The two are different in the fact there is a cause and effect relationship that must be understood.   One does not suffer from grief … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Angst

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Tracey

Anxiety affects about 6.8 million American adults, including twice as many women as men. Anxiety is actually a normal reaction to stress, however it often goes unreported until it causes problems for the individual or those around them as individuals … Continue reading →

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To Shave or Not to Shave

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Tracey

I’ve never been blessed with fanstastic head of hair.   Over the years it has gotten more and more thin – thus short.   I’ve often joked about cutting it all off and getting a wig. Then my friend called one morning … Continue reading →

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How do you communicate?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Tracey

Do you ever sit across the table or on the couch and never say a word to each other? Many say the foundation to a working relationship is the ability to communicate with each other.   What does not talking to … Continue reading →

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Being Disappointed

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Tracey

Disappointing others is a huge obstacle to overcome, second only to being disappointed by others. So you are sick, not feeling well, struggling with after effects of chemo, or just seriously fatigued…  where is your support system?   Don’t these people … Continue reading →

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Marriage Prep/Tune Up Time

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Tracey

   Spring wedding… this year or 7 years ago? It is important to understand who you are  (and who your spouse is) going into a marriage.   Determining each others likes, dislikes, and positions on elements of a marriage.      … Continue reading →

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Disappointing Others

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Tracey

Imagine being a reliable and trusting employee, mother, and friend.   Ok, now imagine not being able to do all you used to do.  Imagine, being a fraction of the energy level you used to be or unable to remember simple details. That … Continue reading →

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