Monthly Archives: July 2012

dating and telling

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

“Whoa, what’s this?” “It’s a surgery scar.” “When did you get it?” “December 2010.” “Does it have anything do do with why you don’t drink?” “Yes.” In fact, it has to do with a lot of things about me. More … Continue reading →

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i’ll miss you

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

My great aunt passed away last week and I have been wanting to write, but not knowing what to say or how to say it. I feel like I didn’t know her very well. I just knew her as Aunt … Continue reading →

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hiding in plain sight

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

It’s a luxury that I have hair. Hair to cut (like I did this week–short), hair to style, hair to hide the fact I have cancer when I feel like hiding it. This may not always be the case over … Continue reading →

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suddenly i’m on chemo again

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

Yesterday I embarked on a new phase in my treatment. After all the anguish I experienced making this decision, after all the time and energy I spent going back and forth between my oncologist and my second opinion, it seemed … Continue reading →

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