The Weight Finally Let Go
I didn’t notice it was gone until it was gone. That’s the thing about emotional weight. You carry it so […]
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Identity
You Don’t Choose Your Nickname
Saturday I beat a guy 6-0, 6-0 in a league singles match. The other team watched. After the match, one
Survivor Stories
Seven Years Later, Cancer Still Sends Bills
Here’s what nobody tells you about surviving cancer: it doesn’t end. Not fully. Not cleanly. The treatment ends. The surgeries
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The Arena That Built You Isn’t Where You Live
There’s a Wednesday night tennis group I’ve been playing with for a while now. Mixed doubles, rotating partners, the usual
Identity
I Almost Quit
I want to tell you about February. Not the highlights. The other part. The part where I had nothing —
Identity
Unreasonable Belief
There was a night last October when I sat on my kitchen floor for a long time. I won’t dress
Survivor Stories
Esteban’s Story: I Had to Fight to Get Seen
Esteban was 44. Healthy. Athletic. Not the profile anyone thinks of when they think colorectal cancer. The symptoms started in
Identity
Why I Built This
There is a sign in my office that says: Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. I
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