The holidays are just around the corner, and if this is your first time buying for someone who has cancer, you might be feeling a little lost on gift ideas. But first, remember that just because your mom (or loved one) has cancer, doesn’t mean […]
This past summer, my family and I went on a cruise with Royal Caribbean. We went on Harmony of the Seas and travelled to The Bahamas, St. Kitts and St. Thomas Virgin Islands. Sounds pretty nice, right? Not exactly. When you’re travelling with someone who […]
There are two days from 2008 that I remember like it was yesterday: The day my mom told my family that she was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer. And the day I saw my mom without any hair for the first time. For an […]
Ever feel like you’re having an off day where you’re constantly having ~brain farts?~ Like forgetting where you put your cell phone when it’s been in your hand the whole time? Or accidentally bringing the TV remote to the bathroom? (guilty of this on a […]
When my mom had cancer ten years ago, she treated it with chemotherapy, And it worked. But when her cancer came back, she decided to treat it with a naturopath method, And her decision to do so both upset and confused my entire family. We […]
Hi, my name is Emily Morphy and I want to talk to you about how to cope with cancer through a great-granddaughter’s perspective. My great-grandma, Bernice Siddall, just turned 100 years old on August 30th. She grew up on a farm outside of London, ON with seven […]
Last week, I covered ten things you can do for yourself when your mom has cancer. This week, I’ll be shifting the focus and discussing things you can do for them. As I mentioned in my first post, cancer is a battle you fight together. […]
Cancer is a battle, but not just for the patient. Watching someone you love fight cancer is a battle of its own. A battle against: Stress. Anxiety. Trauma. Fatigue. And sometimes even depression. One of the most important things I’ve learned from watching my mom […]
When I found out my mom was diagnosed with cancer ten years ago, I was scared. I was only 11-years-old. Other girls in my class were afraid of puberty and seeing their bodies change; afraid of getting their first period and not knowing how to […]
In 2008, when I was 11-years-old, my mom was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer for the first time. I remember this day like it was yesterday. It seemed like any regular day for a sixth grader: woke up, went to school, came home from […]
