How to Care for the Caregiver
Sometimes it is hard to ask for help, or even to know what to ask for when you are in the midst of dealing with a serious illness. There are several things you can do to help a caregiver…
Don’t Call Me a Cancer Survivor
Friends - We came across this article from Reader's Digest and thought it gave an interesting perspective. Everyone has their own journey through illness...what's yours? Whatever You Do, Don’t Call Me a Cancer Survivor. Here’s…
Denial is Overrated – Living with Diabetes
Hello friends. We want to share with you a powerful story of living with diabetes from a dear friend of MNU. Originally posted here and written by Michelle Boise, the subject graciously allowed us to give our community her deeply personal…
Thank You for Being a Friend by Amy F.
Thank You For Being A Friend by Amy F. So much of what is typically written relates to the patient and what they are going through versus those around them. As a patient, I can relate because what you’re dealing…
How to Have it All (and Other Nonsense)
Hello, dear friends. It's been awhile, but here we are, back in the saddle. You know how women try to do everything? For everyone? Well, I made a conscious decision to stop doing that and drop some of those balls…
Transitioning: BK to UK
Hello friends. We all go through changes in life that force us to create our "New Usuals." Today please meet Coco, who will take us through her adventures to a different kind of New Usual, moving to a new country. The…
Things to Give an Ill Loved One
We all wonder what to send to people when they are ill. Flowers, while beautiful, are unfortunately temporary. I had wonderful friends who sent me lovely flowers. It made me feel special, and it was worth every petal. One that…
Caregiver Spotlight
We ran across this article from AARP and felt it prudent to pass along to all of you angel caregivers out there. Meet the bipartisan lawmakers who are working together to champion the need of unpaid family caregivers, by AARP's…
New Beginnings – Part Two
Join us for Part Two of Neyonce's "New Usual" It’s been 400+ days post D-Day (the day of my tragic insurmountable loss) and it’s been 21+ days since I’ve welcomed and accepted my transition into ‘my new usual’ life. While…
Tick Tock by Amy F.
Amy F. on her views of waiting...and waiting... “And the DNA test shows……..you are NOT the father!!!!!” At which point you look at your watch AGAIN and wonder how many more episodes of shows like this…