Heather DonohueWaitingYou wait. And wait. And wait some more. Trying to fill the innumerable hours between the scan and the results. The hours where you attempt…Jul 11, 2017Jul 11, 2017
Heather DonohueLive With IntentIt feels incredibly similar, like I’m back in school. Only this time the exam I am studying for is actually life-or-death. The first year…Jun 21, 2017Jun 21, 2017
Heather DonohueHow Do You Know When It’s Enough?How do you know when it’s time to try something different? Is it all the advice you read, other people’s stories, hearing what worked for…May 21, 2017May 21, 2017
Heather DonohueYou Have To Do SomethingYou can sit and wallow in self-pity. You can perpetuate the myth of self-denial. Or you can get off your ass and participate in events that…Mar 4, 20171Mar 4, 20171
Heather DonohueTrying Different Coping MechanismsI’m a naturalist at heart. My favorite moments are outside, playing in the fresh air and dirt. For years I have eschewed modern medicine…Jan 20, 20172Jan 20, 20172
Heather DonohueMaybe it’s less stressfulIt has to be, right? It’s less stressful because I’m intimately familiar with medicine, I spend the majority of my time walking through…Jan 17, 2017Jan 17, 2017
Heather DonohueTime Changes EverythingThe most common question in EMS is “what did you bring to eat?”, followed closely by “did you guys have anything good?” (meaning any…Jan 9, 2017Jan 9, 2017
Heather DonohueMonstersI’m trying to fight a monster. In doing so, what I’m learning is that I have to first slay all the smaller guard monsters. I have to take…Jan 1, 20171Jan 1, 20171
Heather DonohueLife is the best Christmas present of allI met with my oncologist earlier this week for my monthly round of injections, full scale lab work and treatment discussions. This is in…Dec 26, 2016Dec 26, 2016
Heather DonohueHot flashes, Sugar Overload & InsomniaIt’s not a pleasant combination. Waking up in the middle of the night, drenched in sweat, bloated, and slightly nauseous. Sadly aware that…Dec 17, 20161Dec 17, 20161