296 Days
Four year ago, I was a high school freshman, simply a member of the crowd, excited about academia and activities. ...
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I’m Not Afraid
What does it mean to have cancer? I struggle to grasp the answer. Something I blame when I don’t feel well? ...
Ma Chère Grand-mere
Ma Chère Grand-mere,
I think I am a lot like you, or at least becoming a lot like you. You are in every note I ...
Life After Haircuts…Is Too Short
Today my friend Becca got a haircut. It was strange to watch. My friends and I gathered around her and watched as ...
Coffee, Bedpans, Rehearsals, and you, Daddy
I am ashamed of how I feel and I’m not afraid to admit it. I blush at the thought of what I want. The thought of ...
My Brother Michael
The immense coughing continued to resonate through the night, disturbing those who were listening. Blood began to ...
Cancer Essay
During the summer of 2003, I plunged into a two week nightmare. I felt robbed of my dreams and my hopes for ...
Growing Up Without a Mom
Every time I am faced with a new dilemma, I grow a significant amount. I have faced many challenges throughout my ...
I’ve Seen It All, So Back Up!!
This is the journey that I went through at the age of twelve. It lasted for a good four to five years. Over the ...
The Radiation Room
You notice everything when you can’t move your head. A hard mask of plastic mesh covers my face and is bolted to ...