It’s been one of those weeks here on Long Island. The kind where the sky stays gray for days, the rain seems endless, and everything feels just a little heavier than usual. I’m also coming off dental surgery, which has…
Thyroid Cancer Survivorship and Scanxiety: When a Routine Ultrasound Triggers Survival Mode
There are moments in survivorship that quietly remind you healing is not a finish line, but rather a lifelong relationship with your body, your mind, and your history. Recently, I went for my annual thyroid ultrasound. A test that, for…
From Grief to Grounding: My Weekend Reset with Horses and Nature
This past weekend was perfect—calm, comforting, and exactly what I needed. Since losing my grandmother in 2023, holidays have been hard. There’s the emotional buildup—the weeks of anticipating how I’ll feel, turning down well-meaning invitations, and then, of course, the…
A Look at the Last 3 Years Back in the Saddle
This week marked three years since I returned to riding. How did I know? Facebook reminded me of the milestone. Despite the passage of time, it feels like just yesterday when a friend suggested I visit her at the barn….
From Signs to Solidarity: A Look at the 2025 ‘Hands Off!’ Rally
We may only be a few months into 2025, but I’ve already tackled more than my fair share of arts and crafts—mainly in the form of sign-making (definitely not something that was on my bingo card for the year). That’s how I…
A Thank You to My Fellow Advocates
If this week felt especially challenging, you’re not alone. Between the House vote earlier in the week (which, unfortunately, passed despite our strong opposition) and today’s ‘Economic Boycott’ (a reminder to refrain from shopping at large retailers), it’s safe to…
5 Ways to Support Caregivers
There are approximately 100 million caregivers in the United States providing care to a child, parent, or other relative—a number that will only grow as our population ages. For them, every day is National Caregivers Day. While their work may not always be publicly recognized,…
Here’s Why We Need to Protect Medicaid
Did you know that tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, is a national day of action—and we need your help? If you’ve been following the news, you may have seen that the current administration is proposing massive cuts to Medicaid—totaling a staggering $2.5…
From Grief to Growth: The Power of Dance and Community
I’ve always believed in the power of community, but I never truly understood its impact until I became a cancer survivor and, later, a caregiver. In those moments, I realized that community isn’t just about being surrounded by people—it’s about…
My First Tattoo!
Last month, just before my birthday month came to a close, I got my first tattoo. It wasn’t something I ever thought I would do, but after my grandmother passed away, I decided to place three meaningful letters on the…
10 Things to Know About Long-Term Care Insurance
In honor of November being National Family Caregivers Month, I wanted to take a minute to thank the more than 53 million caregivers who are providing care in this country. Whether you’re an unpaid family member or care professional, thank…
Get a Jump on Early Voting!
Early voting began in New York this past weekend, and I made sure to be one of the first to jump in line! I’ve been rocking my Defend Our Rights jacket from Civic SEWers, as I’ve been counting down the…
