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Monthly Archives: May 2013
Dating after Divorce
You just got divorced, or perhaps you’ve been single again for a while. When is the right time to get involved again? How do you know you are ready to get in another relationship? Believe it or not but there … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Marriage, Relationships (other), starting over
Tagged dating, divorce, relationships, starting over
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The Caregiver Role
What is a caregiver? Who are they? Guess what – It can be anyone doing anything that is helpful to the person who needs it. I help take June to the doctor, run errands, sit in treatments, and I’ve even … Continue reading
Too Sensitive?
To those who have been accused of being too sensitive. You are a breath of fresh air for those who aren’t sensitive at all!
Posted in Gratitude, Miscellaneous, Relationships (other)
Tagged gratitude, selfish, sensitive
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You are SO not in control
On a good day one can hope for things to fall into place as we want them to. But when you get a cancer diagnosis even best laid plans go out the window. If you work, your concentration and energy … Continue reading
Posted in Journey with June
Tagged cancer, control, demands, diagnosis, expectations, priorities
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5 Tips for Better Sleep
Reduce caffeine at least 6 hours prior to bedtime. Avoid stimulus prior to bedtime. (TV, fire drills, conflict, paying bills, other stressors) Read, snuggle, have sex, meditate to relax. Shower or take a lavender bath with candles prior to … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Miscellaneous
Tagged Anxiety, depression, relaxation, sleep, stress
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The Elephant in the Room
Psst – It might be better if we don’t talk about it… maybe it will go away. Well cancer doesn’t quite see it that way. The less you talk about it the nastier it gets. June had this same fear … Continue reading
Emotionality of Chronic Illness
Everyday you hear about the effects of stress on your health. Did you know anger, fear, resentment, and grief (just to name a few) can enhance stressors we experience? When you carry unresolved negative emotion, your illness is embellished. This … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Miscellaneous
Tagged Anxiety, chronic illness, depression, stress
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Forgiveness
By letting go and releasing anger towards those around me, I will be grateful for the lessons they are teaching me. Therefore accepting myself.