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I’ve journaled for years. It was a way for me to organize my thoughts, record events, and, sometimes, give someone a piece of my mind without actually having to talk to them.

Several years ago I started a novel shelving it when other responsibilities took my attention. But during lockdown, the novel took on new life. I could immerse myself in the story and forget about the scary stuff in the world.

Writing became my lifeline when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer (myelodysplastic syndrome - MDS) in 2021 and needed a stem cell transplant. Working on my novel gave me a reason to get up every day.

When I was in the hospital for the transplant and my brain became fuzzy with chemo, my journal was a constant companion. I recorded conversations with doctors, symptoms, treatments, side effects, frustrations, and how I felt about it all. I’m using this content for my second book.

This newsletter will be about my experience and how it’s changed me in unexpected ways. My hope is by sharing my story other people struggling with life-threatening diseases and the arduous treatments won’t feel so alone.

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