I am a citizen journalist, writer, investor and caregiver.
I am the sole caregiver for my mother; she suffers from Alzheimer's disease.
Prior to moving to Delray Beach, Florida to take care of my mother I was CEO of a software development and marketing company based in Reston, Va.
I worked in several Wall Street firms, venture capital and as a private investor. The...
I'm a wife, mother,and grandmother, who is trusting daily in God's Word that He will strengthen me to rise above life's difficulties. I live with multiple chronic illnesses. The Lord has been teaching me to Live Simply, Laugh Often, and to Love Deeply. I hope to encourage, uplift, and at times amuse. I will share my heart and life openly, praying that the Lord will use His Words and mine to...
Greg Katz is the founder of Surviving Strong and Surviving Strong TV. Surviving Strong is an oasis for hope, perseverance, and devotion to your health and healing. As a psychotherapist and “Health Sherpa” I understand how chaotic life can be with a chronic or life-threatening illness. I know from personal and professional experience that physical, emotional and spiritual...
Who am I? I'm a mom, a sister, a lover, a friend, a caregiver, a new empty nester because my youngest left for college in August, and maybe even a future wife. I have 3 grown kids. I'm in a relationship with a fellow who can absolutely curl my toes! I am helping my significant other in a battle of his life with Lymphoma. Even with all that going on, we try to view life with humor and love. I...
I was born 11/17/1944, you do the math. I have been diagnosed with AD & FTD. I run my blog to tell what it is like in This World, that I call My World. Hopefully it gives some insights to caregivers and the medical profession as to who and what we really are and what we do know. I tell it as I see it and feel it and do not hold back. No political correctness here, no time for that BS. I had...
I am married and have two grown children. My husband is battling Colon Cancer. I am a Recreational Therapist, although I have worked in the past in Special Education and Retail. My interests include outdoor activities, church and volunteer work. I am trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle, eating at least 3 vegetarian meals per week and exercising more.
Crazy. Sincere. Full of joy. Loves to sing. Takes wrong turns. Never asks for directions. Never reads directions. Learns by mistakes. Shares life experiences with others. Encourages broken hearts, offers water to the thirsty. Known to laugh at the wrong times. Thankful. Honesty is a priority. Vulnerable. Told I'm overly sensitive. Reminded I wear my heart on my sleeve. Think too much. Passion...
The last 6 years I've had 10 breast cancer surgeries & 8 rounds of chemo. My father died of cancer when I was 13, my late husband died of cancer when I was 37 & I'm a cancer survivor. Check out http://www.BreastCancerSisterhood.com a survivorship resource for families. My BRENDA'S BLOG, a Top 10 Breast Cancer Blog, has been called "Sex & the City" meets breast cancer. I...
