Month: June 2025

“How are you doing?” A seemingly innocuous question. At a minimum, it’s a conversation starter. It usually follows the obligatory “hello,” “hi,” or “hey.” But lately, it feels like a landmine. Do people want me to just say, “I’m okay,” so they can move along with their day, unbothered, with no emotional investment? Or are […]

One full week of treatment down — five more to go. So far, Mike is tolerating it incredibly well, with only mild symptoms. We know it’s still early, but we’re calling that a win. The weather is warming up, but not so much that I can’t enjoy a gentle stroll around the hospital while he’s […]

This morning I went in for my annual mammogram. You know, the appointment where you’re already feeling vulnerable because you’re topless, squished, and making awkward small talk with a stranger. The tech was nice – a little chatty, but nice. We got to talking about walking, and when she mentioned a local pond she likes […]

So far, we’re relieved to say that Mike’s symptoms have been relatively mild. He’s mostly just very tired—understandably so—and has had some mild nausea, but the anti-nausea meds are helping quite a bit. We know there may be tougher days ahead, but for now, we’re grateful for a gentle start. We’ve been doing our best […]