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November 28, 2019
A story of how cancer helped save my life and get me sober
“Every day, a drink after work, a drink before bed. On the weekends, Baileys in my coffee or a glass of wine followed by a few gin and tonics. Why? Because it made the pain go away, and it made me feel temporarily ‘normal.'”
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November 21, 2019
Puppies and purposes
Janelle had to figure out who else she was when her brain tumour disrupted her sense of identity of being “the smart girl.”
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November 14, 2019
Writing and healing and cancer, oh my!
I loved every moment of our writing workshop, even the uncomfortable ones. As feelings came up for me, I named them, described them, organized them, and put them down on paper. That was the magic for me. BAM!
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November 07, 2019
I’ve got 99 problems but chemo ain’t one
Marley writes about how toxic terminology such as “the good cancer” affects young adults after a cancer diagnosis.
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October 31, 2019
Cancer and finances
Despite working full-time since age 19, Andrea found herself on E.A.I. unable to support her family after being diagnosed with cancer at age 30. But she’s not giving up.
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October 24, 2019
Retreat Yourself Adventure shows Jennifer she can do it
“I will be forever thankful I let go of the fear. I trusted my body again, I did way more than I expected I would, and I learned more than I could ever imagine.”
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October 17, 2019
Navigating social media while living with cancer
Social media helped Alex manage the stress of telling his network about his diagnosis, but it also affected his perception of life during treatment. Here’s how he found a balance.
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October 10, 2019
The good, the bad and the ugly: Truths about relationships after cancer
“I can continue to look to my peers at YACC for a world of encouragement or a shoulder to lean on.”
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October 03, 2019
Cancer, my disability: Returning to school after a diagnosis
“How can I study for my exam with all this brain fog? How do I make it across campus in time for my next class without needing a nap after? How do I reintegrate into student life when I have changed so much as a person?”
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August 23, 2019
YACCtivist training 2019: Let’s give them something to talk about
After months of planning, after over 30 incredible applicants each with unique talents and captivating stories of resilience, 15 YACCtivists touched down for a weekend at Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto from August 15-18 for a weekend we won’t forget.
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September 06, 2016
Heather’s Blog: Restart
“I have been plodding forward for the past few months, head down, eyes on the ground focused solely on what needed to be done in all the different roles I play in my life. Don’t get me wrong, those roles are important, but along that journey, I forgot and lost sight of the most important role I play in my life: ME.”
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January 19, 2016
Heather’s blog: What do you do when you’ve realized your dreams?
So here we are, three weeks into 2016 and over the past few weeks, I have found myself thinking, “What do I do now that I seem to have accomplished all of my goals, and I am living the life I love?”
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