Journal

My brothers and I grew up with a dad who told it like it was, in plain English and with heavy intention. Among dad's favorite pearls of wisdom was: “laugh from your gut, cry from your heart.” What he meant was: the more we feel-- the more joy we experience and the more sadness we allow-- the greater our opportunity for fulfillment. The measure of our years is much more...

Body image following a mastectomy can be a terribly tricky subject. For many women, their sexuality and self-image is tied to their appearance. Breasts are an erogenous zone on the female body, and much of today's fashion involves the tantalizing display of cleavage. When a mastectomy results in the loss of one or both breasts, the results can be devastating. When a survivor looks in the mirror and can't appreciate...