Oct 25Member-onlyThe Death of Poet Louise GluckLouise Glück, who died a few weeks ago at the age of 80, was a celebrated American poet whose work explored universal human themes such as love, nature, trauma, family conflict, motherhood, marriage, intimacy, memory, loss, and death. In 2020, Glück received the Nobel Prize in Literature. She wrote powerful…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Oct 19Member-onlyCreating Peace Through Life’s StormsKEY POINTS Finding balance is important when we’re faced with challenges. There are many ways to initiate a grounding practice, such as through meditation and writing. Reading and writing poetry can be a powerful way to keep us in the moment. Life has seemed particularly stormy lately. Between the crisis in the…Peace3 min readPeace3 min read
Oct 16Member-onlyAdverse Childhood Experiences and CancerKEY POINTS October is Emotional Wellness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Adverse childhood experiences can increase risk for a number of illnesses in adulthood. Consistent stressors on the part of the parent can affect the growing child. October is Emotional Wellness Month, and it’s also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many factors…Childhood Trauma3 min readChildhood Trauma3 min read
Oct 11Member-onlyMy Healing Journey From Survivor To ThriverIn 2001, when I was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), an early form of breast cancer, everything was going well in my life. I was 47 years old and had three wonderful children, ages 12, 16, and 18. …Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Jun 14Member-onlyWhat My Father Taught MeParents and grandparents play many roles in their children’s lives, but one of the most important is instilling in them a sense of hope and perspective about honoring the present, appreciating the past, and planning for the future. …Fatherhood3 min readFatherhood3 min read
May 6Member-onlyA Nursing Perspective: 38 Years LaterNational Nurse’s Week in the US is May 6th to May 12th. The week honors Florence Nightingale’s birthday which is on May 12th. Nightingale is known as the founder of modern nursing. It’s been 38 years since I graduated from Nursing School at Vanier College Nursing School in Montreal, Quebec…Transformation5 min readTransformation5 min read
Apr 28Member-onlyWrapping up April as National Poetry Month: Why Poetry Is So ImportantMy father once told me that the older we get, the faster time goes. Now that I’m nearly the same age as when he said that, I could not agree more. This month, I’ve been celebrating National Poetry Month so much that I have not had much time to write…Poetry4 min readPoetry4 min read
Mar 22Member-onlySpring Is For TransformationSpring is a great time for transformation and new beginnings. It’s also a time for your mind to bloom. For those living in cold climates, the winter months are often spent inside, in self-protection mode, so spring is a season when you can shed all your layers. …Spring3 min readSpring3 min read
Feb 13Member-onlyALL YOU NEED IS LOVEI’ve always viewed February as the month of love. Whether it’s about loving oneself, a spouse, partner, parent, child or pet, being mindful of the importance of love is a vital life force. …Love5 min readLove5 min read
Jan 19Member-only7 Writing Prompts for a New YearThe beginning of 2023 is a great time to write about intentions. One of the many beautiful things about the start of a new year is that it can be an inspiration for change and transformation. A new year can be viewed as a chance to reflect on the past…Writing Prompts3 min readWriting Prompts3 min read
