Tag: Cancer
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The Benefits of Gratitude While Waiting on Life’s Blessings
In life, it’s often during the waiting seasons—the times when we’re hoping, praying, and working toward our dreams—that we face some of the greatest challenges in our attitudes. Gratitude can feel difficult to cultivate when we’re still waiting for blessings to unfold, but it’s precisely in these moments that gratitude becomes most powerful. Gratitude not…
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Understanding Fanconi Anemia: A Rare Genetic Disorder
Fanconi Anemia (FA) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to repair damaged DNA, leading to a host of serious health complications. It’s most commonly inherited and can be passed down if both parents carry a defective gene related to FA. The disease primarily targets the bone marrow, resulting in decreased production…
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Rare to Rare: Caregiving for a Rare as a Rare
Being a caregiver is a challenging role, but when you’re balancing your own chronic illness while caring for a spouse with another rare disease, the challenges intensify. I live with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a rare connective tissue disorder that leads to chronic pain and physical limitations, while my husband, Dexter, has Fanconi Anemia (FA), a…
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Thinking About Moving to Georgia? You Might Want to Think Twice!
Today’s post takes a detour from my usual topics, but it’s an issue that weighs heavily on my heart: the crumbling state of Georgia’s healthcare system and its devastating impact on those of us with rare diseases. Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a rare connective tissue disorder, means constantly navigating a complex web of medical…
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Finding Solace in Art: My Journey Between Georgia and Manhattan
Since 2020, my life has been a whirlwind of trips between Georgia and Manhattan. My husband, diagnosed with Fanconi Anemia, reached the point of aggressive leukemia, necessitating a life-saving bone marrow transplant. This relentless journey turned Manhattan into our home away from home, a city that became familiar yet challenging with its bustling streets and…
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The Healing Power of Art: A Caregiver’s Perspective
As a caregiver, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that art can have on mental health and well-being. The daily challenges of caring for loved ones, whether human or furry, can be overwhelming, leaving little room for self-care and emotional expression. That’s why the rising recognition of art therapy as a powerful tool for…
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The Art of Caring: Embracing Love and Compassion
Caring for our loved ones, whether they are human family members or beloved pets, is a journey that requires immense love, dedication, and sacrifice. It demands our time, emotional energy, and often stretches our financial resources. Yet, amidst the challenges and sacrifices, caregiving is also a profound act of love—one that strengthens bonds and enriches…
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Is it Leukemia or Fanconi Anemia?
While I am hoping that my friend Allison does not mind me sharing a photo of this lovely mug that she sent me. I will say that she has been a real Godsend to me with her blog and her wise counsel as well as her heart for helping caregivers deal with patients with rare…
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Embracing Creativity Amidst Life’s Challenges: An Update from the Heart
Hello dear friends, I hope this message finds you well, wrapped in the warmth of love and surrounded by moments of peace amidst life’s bustling chaos. It’s been a whirlwind of recent weeks for me, filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, yet through it all, I find myself standing firm, embracing the beauty…
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Run the Race
Dear readers, I want to take a moment to share with you the story of my husband, and the incredible journey that he has been on over the past few years. It has been a difficult and challenging road, filled with more than its fair share of storms and obstacles. But through it all, my…
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