LACS: 9/11 Heroes, "Let's Roll" Mentality Needed Now
Those facing certain death on Flight 93 run through my mind today. Would I have acted that heroically? Seeing what current differences separate us as a nation now, I humbly ask all of you to ask yourself these questions.
Read moreLACS: Career Opportunities for Survivors? HELP NEEDED!!
Perhaps those who don't know my cause are a little late to the party, but I hope this topic leaves you feeling uncomfortable. If you desire to change someone's life suffering side effects of cancer treatment, I can help you.
Read moreLACS: OH, HOW I HATE COVID-19!!! - Part 2
The cold hard reality is things never will be what we knew before COVID. Too many lives, jobs, and relationships lost, too many innocent people dying alone, too much unnecessary violence. I pray none of that was in vain, and we learn as a society how to prevent another COVID.
Read moreLACS: OH, HOW I HATE COVID-19!! -Part 1
Many around the world are feeling the economic, social, and personal impact. For many, the wreckage includes innocent lives lost, loved ones suffering & dying alone, severe mental trauma from staying inside overwhelming anxiety, mental exhaustion, unmanageable depression, feelings of despair, irrational behavior, irrational responses to others' behavior, critical judgment on every level imaginable, and an election exceptionally vital to both sides of the aisle.
Read moreLACS - Crohn's Destruction: Trauma, Anxiety, Fear and How To Help
I feel the need to represent those suffering from this silent disease and how it destroys much of your hopes, self-worth, and ranks among the highest cause of suicide due to the humiliation it causes.
Read moreLACS - Life After Cancer? (Part 2)
One of the most common phrases used in my discussions with various people, companies, or organizations is "there is nothing I (we) can do." Such massive gutlessness makes me cringe and very confrontational.
Read moreLACS - Life After Cancer? (Part 1)
Understanding that your body will respond to outside stimuli vastly different creates anxiety, which one might never recover. While lifestyle changes can cause depression due to the constraints forced upon survivors, physical changes caused by treatment is enormously traumatic.
Read moreLACS - Happy Anniversary & Happy Birthday
“About a week after transplant was when, as they say, the shit started to hit the fan. By then, I had no blood counts, and sores were forming all up and down my esophagus and mouth to where I could not swallow for about two weeks. My mom would give me ice to suck on that I would just let trickle down my throat. That was just the beginning.”
Read moreLACS - The Father That Never Was
However, there was another side of my dad’s behavior towards my sisters, brother, and mother. My dad also changed a lot toward me after I had cancer. He was more kind and made excuses for me because of my sickness, but that didn’t stop me from seeing the inconsistencies in his behavior toward my siblings and mother.
Read moreLACS - Integrity and Diversity
Integrity is unlike other personality traits; evaluations do not reside in personal feelings. Friendships appreciate specific aspects of how a person exudes said trait, while even dealing with negative consequences, detractors often reach similar conclusions.
Read moreLiving As A Cancer Survivor - Fear, Depression and Finding Hope
When I am suffering sadness, depression, and lack of hope, the thought that tomorrow will be better can usually be a comfort. However, for the first time in my life, tomorrow has created a stronger feeling of dread, doubt, and fear.
Read moreLiving As A Cancer Survivor - When Family Fails Each Other - Part 3
I spent early Wednesday morning (March 24), moving diseased clothing and other items from the apartment and throwing them in the trash. I managed to salvage some clothing, but not much. I exhausted myself cleaning out my room and breathing in toxic fumes for 3-4 hours.
Read moreLiving As A Cancer Survivor - When Family Fails Each Other - Part 2
Making sure mom had an apartment to move into ASAP was the top priority. We had just signed her up with a Medicaid advocate the week prior, so my services were no longer necessary.
Read moreLiving As A Cancer Survivor - When Family Fails Each Other - Part 1
On March 22, 2020, at approximately 5:30 PM, the outside of our apartment caught fire. The blaze went up like someone poured lighter fluid on it. I grabbed my dog Sammy and ran out the front, then ran back in the house to get my mom. However, she was already out of the house, having gone to the pharmacy about 20 minutes before.
Read moreLiving As A Cancer Survivor - Dealing with COVID-19
Please let me know how I can better serve those out there who need help. Sometimes I get so caught up in my own life that I forget what is essential. My main goal in writing this blog is to connect with those whose voice is not heard.
Read moreLiving As A Cancer Survivor - Cuomo Stands Tall Against Corona
Here in New York, like him or not, Governor Cuomo is one of the foremost leaders in spreading valuable information to his inhabitants.
Read moreLiving As A Cancer Survivor - Does Character Matter Anymore ? Part 2
What does this have to do with surviving cancer? I made a mistake that day. My selfishness prompted me to take the job that did not make me their first choice. Why did I do that? I preferred the status that ESPN gave me. I allowed my ego to overrule my character.
Read moreLiving As A Cancer Survivor - Does Character Matter Anymore - Part 1
If I'm not here to encourage, motivate, and inspire others to appreciate the many blessings, along with carrying the torch for those who passed away from this disease, why am I here?
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