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  • Following the Health and Healing Trail of Gabrielle Giffords

    This weekend the news was of the new pictures of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.  There were two photos released; one of her alone and the other with her mother who has been by her side every day at the rehabilitation hospital.  Why was this so newsworthy?  It shows that hard work pays off.  It shows what…

  • This Isn’t How It Was Supposed to Be!

    Welcome to Caregiver Friday!! I’ve spoken about types of caregiving and the impact that caregiving has on your daily routine.  When I write about being diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness I speak about the shock and the grief and I haven’t addressed that for you, the caregiver.  At the time of the patient’s diagnosis…

  • Cracked Open

    There are events in our lives that as a culture we all remember like the day Kennedy was shot (if you’re old enough to remember).  On a more personal level there are experiences like graduations, significant birthday celebrations, weddings, and other momentous occasions.  Unfortunately, for those diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness, a period…

  • Accessing New Creativity For Telling Your Story

    Welcome to Art and Healing Wednesday!! It’s that time of year when some of my old favorite and new favorite reality shows are on television.  My old standby is “So You Think You Can Dance”.  I think those young dancers are amazing, have enormous talent, and speak volumes with their bodies.  My new favorite is…