This Creamy Cucumber Ranch Salad is a refreshing summer side dish featuring shredded cucumbers, red onion, and a Greek yogurt-based dressing. It’s a lighter alternative to traditional creamy salads, ideal for meal prep or barbecues. With optional add-ins and a simple preparation, it brings flavor and crunch effortlessly.
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A Check-In on Braydin: Today’s Visit to the Pediatric Behavioral Specialist
Today, we met with Braydin’s Pediatric Behavioral Specialist to discuss his ongoing challenges, including medication management and increasing paranoia. The effectiveness of his current medication decreases after six hours. The possibility of adding another medication is being considered to help him feel more secure. We continue to learn and fight for better days.
Embracing Reality: Mental Health, Healing, and Family Dynamics
The last six months have brought a lot of change to our household—some hard, some healing, all of it real. Both of my girls have moved in with their other parents now. CJ moved in with her mom back in October, and Kay followed in December, moving in with her dad. So now, it’s justContinueContinue reading “Embracing Reality: Mental Health, Healing, and Family Dynamics”
Balancing Chronic Illness, Parenthood, and Running a Business: The Reality No One Prepares You For
Life doesn’t slow down just because your body tells you it needs to. As a mom, a small business owner, and someone juggling multiple chronic illnesses—including celiac disease, diverticulitis, and whatever mystery diagnosis my body is cooking up next—I’ve had to learn (sometimes the hard way) how to balance it all. Spoiler alert: some days,ContinueContinue reading “Balancing Chronic Illness, Parenthood, and Running a Business: The Reality No One Prepares You For”
My Cancer Journey: A Year of Strength, Resilience, and Rediscovery
Read about my personal cancer journey—diagnosis, chemotherapy, hair loss, and the strength I found through community support and resilience. A story of hope.
Celebrating One Year Post-Chemotherapy: My Hair Regrowth Journey and Health Milestones
The author shares a personal journey through cancer treatment, highlighting the emotional impact of hair loss during chemotherapy. Celebrating the milestone of hair regrowth, they reflect on the importance of health over rituals. Additionally, they seek advice for managing sensitivity related to wearing a CPAP mask while acknowledging ongoing challenges and triumphs.
Celebrating a Milestone: Cancer-Free and Moving Forward
Title: Celebrating a Milestone: Cancer-Free and Moving Forward February 21, 2024, is a date that will forever hold significance in my life. It marked the end of my four rounds of chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin’s B-cell lymphoma stage 2. It was a journey filled with uncertainty, strength, and resilience. Now, almost a year later, I amContinueContinue reading “Celebrating a Milestone: Cancer-Free and Moving Forward”
Parenting Two Children with Level 1 Autism: A Journey of Love, Patience, and Growth
Parenting is never easy, but when you have two children with Level 1 autism—previously known as Asperger’s Syndrome—every day becomes a delicate balancing act. Each child, with their own unique personality, needs, and strengths, requires thoughtful care and individualized support. The experience can be overwhelming, yet it’s also deeply rewarding. Here’s a glimpse into theContinueContinue reading “Parenting Two Children with Level 1 Autism: A Journey of Love, Patience, and Growth”
Results Are In
I started this blog as I was sitting on the plane on my way home for the last time for at least 3 months I have so many mixed emotions. 4 months and a day ago my entire life was flipped upside down when I was told I had cancer. Everything moved so fast afterContinueContinue reading “Results Are In”
Light at the End of the Tunnel
To date, I have completed 3 out of 4 of my chemo treatments, as originally recommended by my oncologist. Surprisingly, everything has been going rather well. It might sound strange to say this about dealing with cancer, but I genuinely feel that things have been going as smoothly as possible. I’ve experienced minimal side effects,ContinueContinue reading “Light at the End of the Tunnel”
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