As I write this, yesterday was Tuesday. Perhaps it was a great day for someone who got a promotion or received a gift. But for…
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Ever since my mum was diagnosed with myeloma, I’ve had to rewrite my vocabulary. My days are no longer filled with deadlines and projects,…
When you or someone you know is suspected of having a rare cancer like myeloma, it is natural to prepare for the worst. You…
I am learning to unlearn certain things. Throughout my life, I was taught that if you work hard, you will succeed. I was also taught…
Women often play the role of caregiver. When our loved ones are sick or hurting, we’re the ones ladling out chicken soup, whether it’s for…
It happened at the drugstore. My shoulders were tight as I leaned against the counter. It was the fourth time that evening that I was…
I see a lot of jargon in my line of work. A big part of my job is helping reporters translate it into something our…
As a caregiver to my mum, who has myeloma, I usually experience some moments of quietness. One of these moments might be when we’re…
I am a longtime journalist with a firm belief that knowledge is power. My life’s work has been to answer the who, what, where, when,…
“Let me know if you need anything.” No matter how well-intentioned that statement sounds, I personally believe it’s the most useless thing someone can say…
