Journaling was Recommended

Let’s Talk About Altruism

Altruism is defined as the unselfish concern for the well-being and happiness of others, often resulting in behaviors that benefit someone else at a personal cost. The word is derived from the French autrui, meaning “other people.” Altruism is characterized by actions such as volunteering, donating, or making sacrifices to help those in need. Behavioral…
Detour

In another version of this world, I’m probably preparing to head to Mongolia to take on the Gobi Desert March. Instead, I’m here preparing for a root canal that is delaying a second surgery while I wait for the final phase of treatment…. radiation. I’ve been away from running, and I’ll admit something that’s harder…
MRI

The second MRI was completed this afternoon—the one that will tell us whether the chemotherapy worked. What am I hoping for? A pathological complete response, or pCR: the absence of all invasive cancer cells in my tissue samples after neoadjuvant treatment. Achieving pCR indicates a strong response and is a key marker of improved long‑term…

Writing is something you do alone. It’s a profession for introverts who want to tell you a story but don’t want to make eye contact while doing it.