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Childhood cancer

What is courage?

Bravery... courage... what exactly does it mean to be brave? More and more I am realizing that courage is not what we think. Superheroes aren’t brave, they have super powers, it’s easy for them! True bravery is much more complicated. It’s standing up in the face of fear. How I wish I had some kind… Continue reading What is courage?

Expat Life, SwissNic

The Road to Nowhere

  The Road to Nowhere... ...My morning drive to work along the A1. The alarm clock rings, and the stress begins. Kids must be woken, fed, chased with a toothbrush, dressed in something reasonably unwrinkled, and forced out the door. I need to shower, choose clothes that looks half decent and matches the weather forecast (sunny and… Continue reading The Road to Nowhere

Childhood cancer

Advice to Adults With Cancer from a 5 year old

Here's a light-hearted look at cancer from the point of view of my son Elliot, who was only 4 and a half when diagnosed. I know many of the adults I am in touch with who have cancer, or who are helping a person with cancer through this journey, will relate! Advice to adults with… Continue reading Advice to Adults With Cancer from a 5 year old