I started this blog initially to share my Dad’s story. Maybe I was too quick to write because it was the one year anniversary of him leaving us but I was all fired up and then I just fell apart. For weeks. Christmas 2018 was pretty awful. The year before we were still in shock… Read More It’s been a minute

Since that chilly day in February 2016, I’ve heard countless stories from friends and family about how shocked and surprised they are when their older parent is suddenly diagnosed with late stage cancer. “They hate going to the doctor, but I told them to go and they didn’t listen!” Let’s be honest here – it’s… Read More Just take them to the doctor.

I woke up with a hangover. It was a Saturday and I’d been out the night before with my one of my oldest, dearest friends. Her father had been sick and we were catching up as only old friends can, especially as it relates to parents who aren’t technically your own but you’ve known them… Read More Diagnosis

The short answer is no toddlers have been given booze or acid. Please don’t call the police. Hi, I’m Jen. In February 2016 my father was diagnosed with Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Eighteen months after, just as my Dad was nearing the end, my mother was diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer. I… Read More Why are the toddlers drunk and on acid?