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Tough Choices

Eric and I had a few “big” conversations during that first year, but they were mostly to pass the time while we were in the hospital and occurred while I was heavily medicated.  Round two, brought on the need to actually have some of the bigger conversations, preferably while I was off the narcotics.  Tim McGraw has […]

I Miss Me

I Miss Me Becky Geringher November 22, 2021 Not every day, but definitely most, I miss the old version of me.  The pre-cancer me.  The cocky version of myself that never took out an additional cancer insurance policy because there was no scenario in which I would ever be diagnosed with cancer me.  I was too healthy, a […]

Why Losing Your Hair is About More Than Just Being Bald

           Hi guys, it’s Becky again.  Today, we are talking all about hair loss during cancer.  I’m going to tell you what worked best for me, but listen to your tribe, your inner self and other cancer warrior’s experiences. What worked best for me, might look like something completely different for you.  I’ve had the lucky experience of losing […]

Why Finding Your Tribe Is So Important

Why Finding Your Tribe Is So Important Everyone handles their initial cancer diagnosis differently.  I would have preferred to just deny the whole thing … seemed like the easiest route.  But, I was having so much undiagnosed chest pain, I was relieved that something was actually wrong with me.  I was beginning to think I needed to be […]