Flippin’ to Joy
“Health is Wealth.” The line sounds like it was cracked from a fortune cookie— yet, wise words indeed. Part of my journey to becoming “wealthy” required sifting through grief after the cancer treatment. It hit me how terrifying the whole event was. I knew grief would be part of the circus, and yet I wasn’t prepared for the draining act. After the last post, I want to thank everyone who responded with such compassion. A friend sent this message: “Your straightforward honesty is amazing and just one of your many superpowers. Go there (grief), and then come back. We’re all here for you.” I could feel in my body they were right. This difficult journey (going on one year) revealed deeper sisu (grit) and self-confidence— I can honor grief without letting it dominate me. Also, all of you sent encouraging words that really helped, like soothing lines from fortune cookies. It unveiled the power of community. I’m so appreciative, and I’d like to share some words here, because he...