Men Don't Want to Talk About CancerI now realize that thoughts of life and death lead me to the choice of accepting my prostate cancer experience as an invitation, not a catastropheJune 28, 2024
Coming Back to Life: Finding Vitality and New MeaningFinding a sense of meaning in the presence of my cancer continues to help me with resilience, persistence and tenacityJune 25, 2024
Superman's Gone: Vulnerability and Cancer TreatmentThe cancer, then the side effects of the treatment, upset my equilibrium of ordinary life and made a hard right turn away from my experience of physical realness and alivenessJune 21, 2024
'Manopause' and the Lack of Gumption: My Prostate Cancer TreatmentRadiation therapy and hormonal therapy left me lacking energy and feeling at times like 'a stranger in a strange land'June 18, 2024
Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer and What I ChoseI was tasked to weigh options on a course of treatment that I could live with based on many factors; I learned there is no obvious choiceJune 14, 2024
Isn't This Too Personal? My Prostate Cancer DiagnosisAn elevated PSA was the beginning of my journey and after a conclusive biopsy, it was time for me to consider next stepsJune 11, 2024
How to Balance BusynessRunning from place to place has become existential reassurance for meaning and a hedge against emptiness. Perhaps it's time to reconsider this. May 30, 2024
When to Worry About WorryingAt different times, most people worry about things such as health, finances or family tension. Constant, persistent and unproductive worry may signify something more problematic.March 27, 2024
Better Ways to Talk With Someone Living With CancerI'm currently being treated for cancer. I have become very aware of what is helpful and what isn't.March 4, 2024
Reclaiming an Unproductive DayAcknowledging days when we're just not feeling very efficient can help us shift and plug back into purposeful activitySeptember 19, 2023
What Is Happiness, Anyway?Happiness is ultimately a choice: so choose to have good relationships, find beauty in nature and take care of yourselfAugust 22, 2023
Consider Resetting Your FriendshipsWhile your social skills may feel rusty, take stock of your relationships and then take steps to improve the ones that matter mostAugust 1, 2023
Standing Alone: Living with Family EstrangementBroken relationships can be painful and reconciliation isn't always a common goal. If it is, here are some steps to take.December 22, 2022
The Rare World of Rare DiseasesTreatment for rare diseases, like Behçet's disease, is not widely available and for those who suffer, daily challenges are ongoingDecember 8, 2022
Support Groups Link Survivors of Suicide LossSupport groups offer a safe space where participants can hear the stories of others, and find that the burden of grief can be sharedSeptember 12, 2022
For Military Veterans, A Higher Rate of SuicideIn the U.S., veterans comprise almost a quarter of suicide deaths. Here's how a VA mental health screening program aims to make a difference.September 9, 2022
Surviving a Spouse's SuicideA 75-year-old widower talks about the ways he is coping with the unexpected and shattering loss of his wife of 33 yearsSeptember 6, 2022
Raising Awareness About Suicide and Older AdultsIsolation, pain and grief can be overwhelming — how to recognize the signs that an older adult might need helpAugust 30, 2022
A Solo Ager’s Traditions and OptionsGrowing older on your own may close some doors, but it can also open many othersMay 9, 2022
The Gift of a Living Organ DonationA brother's kidney donation to his sister changed her lifeMay 5, 2022
How Do You Sculpt Your Time?As you move from your working life to retirement, consider the ways you will frame your daysDecember 2, 2021
The Impact of a Parent's DeathEven after a long life, there is grief. But sometimes, tension among family members can be resolved.November 9, 2021
Nurturing Our Return Into the CommunitySteps to take to overcome the apathy many are feeling and re-engage with others in positive waysAugust 16, 2021
How to Go From Languishing to Flourishing5 ways to make the transition back into normal life as the pandemic easesAugust 9, 2021