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Rebecca Hoffman
Nov 21, 2017
Cancer is Boring: What to do During Chemotherapy
Cancer is boring, chemotherapy is literally the most monotonous activity. Here is a list of things that helped me through Chemo sessions.
Katherine "Moi" Lee
Nov 9, 2017
Hearing the C-Word
How to react when the word cancer comes up? The hard topic to talk about. How often does the word cancer really come up in your life?
Sheri
Nov 7, 2017
Why Journal?
There is much more to journaling than letting go of what’s concerning us. Expressing one's feelings in writing helps process & understand.
CJSheppard
Nov 1, 2017
How to Deal With Going Back to School After Hospital Stays
Going back to school after a hospital stay? These steps will help you keep up with your old schedule and assist you in staying motivated.
Katherine "Moi" Lee
Oct 30, 2017
Finding the Joy in Every Day
As any young patient in hospital dealing with serious illness, there are many restrictions.
CJSheppard
Oct 23, 2017
How to Survive Shots or Lab Tests
Cj shares a few things about how to survive shots and lab tests. He shares a few tips how to make these treatments a little more tolerable.
Sheri
Oct 18, 2017
5 Ways to Keep Up With Schoolwork When You Have a Serious Illness
When you have a serious illness, you know that you need to focus on your health, but what about schoolwork?
Rosemary
Oct 16, 2017
Top 10 Stupid Things People Say to Sick Teens
When was the last time you put your foot in your mouth?
Alexis
Oct 11, 2017
3 Tips for Dealing With Sad Moods
Whether due to depression or just events in our lives, we all feel sad sometimes.
Sheri
Oct 2, 2017
What’s Visualization?
Looking into the future is like staring up into the branches of a tree, each limb leading the way toward a different possibility.
Kristi
Sep 27, 2017
5 Strategies to Take Charge of Your Worry
If you're a young person with a serious health condition, you probably have a lot to worry about.
Katherine "Moi" Lee
Sep 25, 2017
How to Deal With the BOREDOM of Treatments
There's another side to illness... the day-to-day management of the condition. Here a few tips on how to deal with the boredom of treatment.
Kristi
Sep 20, 2017
Too Much Help is Freaking Me Out!
Why does it seem like every time you turn around there’s always someone up in your grill? Seriously! You might appreciate some help...
Nicole Gustafson
Sep 18, 2017
The Bright Side of Sickness
Is there any bright side in being sick? Five years ago, Nicole was diagnosed with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome.
Katherine "Moi" Lee
Sep 11, 2017
How I Cope With Missing Out
Fear of missing out. This is so hard to deal with, especially as a teenager with serious illness. Here are a few tips for dealing with it.
CJSheppard
Sep 6, 2017
How I Tell Other Teens About my Condition
CJ was diagnosed with an enlarged heart and had a transplant. When he went back to school, it was sometimes hard to tell his story...
Kristi
Aug 23, 2017
How to Survive the Waiting Game
You have a new scan, you’re waiting to hear if you will get an appointment with a new specialist. This is how to survive the waiting game.
Rosemary
Jul 24, 2017
What's Your Story?
Tell us your story. What is the narrative that shapes your life? What do you see when you look past all those situations?
Rosemary Lokhorst
Jul 24, 2017
What’s Your Story?
When you go to the doctor’s office, you are a patient – that’s your story.
Jeanne Kane
May 22, 2017
Ideas that can Make Returning to School Easier
If you have a chronic illness or disability, returning to school can be a scary, stressful experience. Here Ideas that can make returning to
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