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Bidding adieu to an original YACCtivist

It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that we announce Becky MacLean is stepping down from the YACCtivist role this month.

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Becky’s blog: On the road again

I am going to borrow from Shali in saying that it is with a mix of gratitude and sadness that I am announcing stepping down as a YACCtivist. This role has taught me a lot, and I have been happy to give back to a community that has given me so much.

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Becky's blog: Three tips for weathering the winter

The winter blues tried to beat Becky down this winter, but she wasn’t having it. Even though the weather’s starting to warm up, her suggestions might still help some of us shake ’em off.

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Becky's blog: A November to remember

“It’s been a big month. I’m still processing it all. I wish I had a more concise message, but I trust that this post isn’t for naught.”

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Becky's blog: More than a thank you (part 2)

For those of you just arriving, the gratitude challenge is this: everyday for one week, write down three ways that you expressed gratitude. The idea is to get us thinking about things we are thankful for but also to explore different ways we can show it. Read on to see how I fared.

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Becky's blog: More than a thank you

I love October; autumn is well underway, it is harvest time, Halloween happens, and there’s a holiday to spend with family and friends. It’s no wonder we take time to reflect on the things for which we are thankful.

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Becky's blog: The CBC edition

Becky recounts two interviews she heard on CBC one day, and how they relate to her cancer experience.

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Becky's blog: Cancer and relationships

You can help decide the shape, strength and connection of your relationships with others by sharing more or less information, how you share that information, and how you handle the reactions of others.

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Becky's blog: Let's YACC, Survivor Conference edition

My first conference was in St. John’s, NL in 2010. I didn’t know anyone but the supporter I’d brought with me. I was scared — afraid that I’d be judged for being too healthy, and not having enough problems. I couldn’t have been farther from the truth.

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Becky's blog: Things aren't always as they seem

I am incredibly fortunate, and thankful that my physical health has posed minimal challenges. I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge some of the challenges I could be facing.

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Becky's blog: Tackling the world's biggest fear

I have had fleeting feelings of failure, and incapability. I have had an immense amount of support and guidance both professionally and personally. I have felt a sense of accomplishment and good fortune.

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Becky's blog: How I lost my hair in senior year and stayed sane

Somewhere around the cusp of that first and second month of treatment, the rest of hair came off, and I was finally sporting the look I’d been so afraid to see.

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