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Until Further Notice, Celebrate Everything
Undergoing a mammogram is as routine as it is nerve-wracking. While the screening is an annual process, waiting for the results can induce a lot of anxiety. Keeshia Jones knows that anxiety well. And she knows the emotions that come along with receiv
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CaringBridge is making it easier for family caregivers to ask for support with “Ways to get help”
We know and understand the incredible challenges family caregivers face—balancing 30+ unpaid hours of caregiving on top of a full-time job is overwhelming. It’s easy to feel isolated, unsupported, and emotionally exhausted, and we’re committed to lig
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5 Anticipatory Grief Resources to Support Healing
To create this resource guide, we spoke with experts from St. Croix Hospice, an organization dedicated to providing holistic, patient-centered care for each end-of-life journey. We collaborated with their team to cultivate a list of resources that ha
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Cancer Diagnosis Redefines Life Work for Graduate Student
As a 24-year-old graduate student attending Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Sonia Su had a bright future ahead of her. Busy and focused on her studies upon starting her first semester, she didn’t think much of the mild chest pain she was e
22 Inspirational Quotes About Hope and Healing
Whether it’s you or a loved one going through a challenging period of life, it can sometimes be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes an inspirational phrase or saying is exactly what is needed to find hope during dark times.
Finding Anticipatory Grief Support Groups to Help You Process
Anticipatory grief is a unique and challenging experience. When you're facing the upcoming loss of a loved one, it’s natural to feel a mix of emotions like sadness, anxiety, and even anger. Anticipatory grief support groups can be a lifeline if you’
Finding Joy Amidst the Suffering
High school sweethearts Tricia and Brian always knew they wanted a big family. After marrying, they welcomed four boys and one girl, each of them a blessing their parents prayed to receive. When they found out they were pregnant with their fifth chil
6 tips for overcoming sandwich generation burnout
If you are caring for elderly parents while also raising young children, you are part of the “sandwich generation.” Simultaneously filling these two demanding roles can feel overwhelming. Emotions can range from guilt to frustration to exhaustion. Yo
After Life-Altering Accident, Newlyweds Face Challenges with Bravery and Humor
The story of how Jeff met Kristin is one made of romance movie dreams. “I was renting a duplex at the time. She moved in next to me on the other side. I went over to introduce myself and helped her move into her house,” Jeff recalled. Their love stor
In Sickness and in Health, Wife Cares for Husband Through Two Cancer Journeys
In sickness and in health takes on profound meaning for couples like Sally and Sam, who are navigating the world of cancer diagnosis and treatment for a second time in less than 10 years. Sally and Sam’s journey started at the local post office, wher
Visual Artist and Husband Cope Together Amid Rare Eye Cancer Diagnosis
For visual artist Michael Breyette, receiving the news that he had ocular melanoma (a type of eye cancer) has been both life- and career-altering. “I started noticing weird things in my vision last summer,” Michael said. “In a dark room, I would some
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