Book Chapters
3-Our Brains Lead the Way
Medical crises don’t just affect the body. They involve...
5-To Tell or Not to Tell
Telling my children and family was the hardest part of...
6-What Helps and What Doesn’t upon Hearing the News
I believe most people have good intentions. When...
8-You Are Experiencing Trauma
When we experience a medical crisis, we look to...
9-How Your Brain and Body Deal with Treatment
People fascinate me. It’s one of the reasons I enjoy...
10-Treatment Side Effects
Side effects from the treatment were the hardest parts...
11-Your Emotions During Treatment
As if the physical changes and conditions aren’t enough...
14-What Helps and What Doesn’t During Treatment
During treatment, having specific support is helpful....
19-Caregivers’ Reactions
Medical challenges have a ripple effect. The initial...
20-Mental Health Disorders
When Trevor began to experience psychotic breaks, I was...
21-Your Child in a Medical Crisis
I vacillated between despair and hope. I put my trust...
22-Your Sibling in a Medical Crisis
I am one of nine children. We were very close...
23-Your Friend in a Medical Crisis
My heart broke as I heard the news that his...
24-Your Spouse/Partner in a Medical Crisis
I wish more people had been aware of my husband’s...
25-Your Parent in a Medical Crisis
When we learned my mom had Stage 4 cancer, my Type A...
26-We Weren’t Expecting These Reactions
Some side effects are predicted by medical teams, while...
27-Taking Care of the Caregivers
Get help for yourself. Take care of yourself. You can't...
28-When the Healing Stops
My husband, along with his oncologist, made the...
