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How Will You Face Cancer Together as a Couple?

Cancer is devastating. It is life-changing. When a couple is presented with confirmation of a cancer diagnosis by a well-meaning physician, it usually marks a shift in their relationship or the beginning of a new one-whether for the worst or the best. The shock, fear, doubt, disbelief, and denials can drive a relationship over a

November is National Family Caregivers Month

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and I have yet to see one commercial or one announcement that says, “hug your caregiver and celebrate their efforts.”  So, I will make my own announcement here in hopes that those who read this will pass it on and encourage any caregiver who tirelessly gives of themselves for

Why I wrote this book

I dedicated this book to my sister Monica Morris.  She embodies the word caregiver.  She is a nurse.  She was married to a doctor.  A doctor who was revered by his patients.  When Edward (her husband) exhibited more and more of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, she said to me one day, “I have come