Managing Anxiety During My Father's Cancer: How a Sweet Tooth Diet and Other Things Helped MeHave you ever found yourself sitting in the waiting room at the doctor’s office waiting on lab results? Let me be the first to say “yes!” The sweet and sour...reactions1comment
Control, Alt, Delete the Dynamics of the FamilyAs for my writing this article, I’m sitting on the balcony overlooking the beach on spring break. The laughter of my seven-month-old daughter reminds me that this is a spring...reactions5comments
When Panic Sets in After a Prostate Cancer DiagnosisHave you ever been on a fast moving roller coaster going 70 plus miles per hour, twirling, turning, and going upside down? You can’t predict each twist or turn. Or...reactions9comments
Emotions of the Daughter: Then Versus NowJust a few days before writing this article, I’m reminded that it was the anniversary of 11 years since my dad transitioned to his eternal resting place. His death still...reactions4comments
Addressing the Anger Behind a DiagnosisIn July 2023, time will amount to 11 years since my dad has transitioned to heaven after losing his battle to prostate cancer. Might I add that I am only...reactions8comments
Bargaining as a CaregiverA caregiver can be defined as a paid or unpaid member of a personal social network who helps people with activities of daily living. Caregiving is not a job for...reactions2comments
Acclimation and Acceptance After My Dad's PassingNormal to me was just a basic and usual standard. It was very typical. I learned that my normal was going to look different after my dad passed away. My...reactions9comments
Tips to Caregivers of Newly-Diagnosed Loved OnesWe insist that the men in our lives maintain and stay abreast of their health by visiting the doctor yearly for checkups. The next visit they go to, they could...reactions2comments
HOSPITAL-ITYGrowing up hospitals were always scary to me. I’ve always seen them as a building that was dark, dreary, cold, and smelly. You see, I looked at hospitals like a...reactions1comment
Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a DayAfter intense thinking I bargained with my dad, letting him know that instead of calling 911 and the ambulance coming, I would rush him to the hospital in my car...reactions2comments
Dieting After a DiagnosisMany people make new year's resolutions. Over the Christmas holiday I had the opportunity to fellowship with my family. We were able to talk about new year's resolutions and what...reactions1comment
Holiday CheerStanding in extremely long lines, waiting for a parking space to free up, eating homecooked meals, seeing the Salvation Army ringing the bell outside major stores, and opening presents are...reactions2comments
The Rule of ThumbAt least he’s not suffering anymore. At least you had the chance to say goodbye. At least you know your dad was proud of you. At least it gets easier...reactions1comment
Prostate Cancer: No Walk in the ParkDisney World has been around for decades. It opened in 1971, and there is so much to do at the park, from live performances, to rides, to dining, and shopping...reactions1comment
Michael Jackson's: "Man In the Mirror"Michael Jackson was dubbed the “King of Pop” and is considered among the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. "Man in the Mirror" reached #1 on the billboard...reactionscomments
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's SuperdadLights, camera, action! "Black Panther," "Spiderman," "Batman," "Captain America," and "Hulk" take center stage in their own movie. Each of these characters are heroes in their own rights. They solve...reactions1comment
A Slice of Nice Makes a Mile of SmilesAs we move throughout our day-to-day lives, we come in contact with dozens of people. Aside from our daily job and career, we dine in at restaurants, pull up next...reactions3comments
The Effects of Prostate Cancer on WomenA prostate is a part of the male reproductive system. It produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Women may not have prostates nor able to have a...reactions4comments
Making Doctor Terminology RelatableAs a true and divine daddy’s girl, I felt the need to accompany my mom and dad to as many doctor’s appointments as possible. The few times that I was...reactions1comment
Caregiver Spotlight: BeverlyBeverly Baldwin's father passed away from prostate cancer in 2012. She is the author of the book, "Memories of a Daughter’s Last Cry," which recounts her emotions during her father's...reactions2comments
