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The Paradox of Suffering

“To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

Jan 12, 2021

The Paradox of Suffering

Jan 12, 2021

Midsomer Murders: Joyce’s Revenge

{written as a love letter to my own partner in life and crime, Scott Quinn}

Sep 5, 2020

Midsomer Murders: Joyce’s Revenge

Sep 5, 2020

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I Didn’t Survive Stage IV Cancer Just to Get Taken Down by Covid-19

(so help me out by listening to CDC and WHO guidelines)

Apr 8, 2020

I Didn’t Survive Stage IV Cancer Just to Get Taken Down by Covid-19

Apr 8, 2020

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Dealing with the Emotional Toll of Cancer

Cancer fucks with your emotions. That’s no secret. If I’ve ever learned anything from Hollywood, it’s that cancer equals tearjerker. I must…

May 25, 2018

Dealing with the Emotional Toll of Cancer

May 25, 2018

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I am Tired.

[when cancer gets you down]

Feb 28, 2018

I am Tired.

Feb 28, 2018

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Hope: It’s More Than Empty Sentimental Bullsh*t

Let’s face it, the word “hope” has become smarmy and trite. It’s overused, or at least talking about it is. And yet, here I am…talking…

Jan 7, 2018

Hope: It’s More Than Empty Sentimental Bullsh*t

Jan 7, 2018

Mental Illness — It’s All the Rage

Talking about mental health is really in vogue right now. I know that’s a shitty thing to say, but it’s true. More and more blog posts…

Aug 8, 2017

Mental Illness — It’s All the Rage

Aug 8, 2017

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You Don’t Always Have to be Strong to Survive

The most common metaphor used to describe having cancer is the “fight.” We are fighting cancer. And, really, that makes sense. Cancer cells…

May 3, 2017

You Don’t Always Have to be Strong to Survive

May 3, 2017

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The Tenth Circle of Hell: Dealing with Insurance Companies

There is a lot of anxiety in the air with the uncertainty of the future of the Affordable Care Act or what might replace it. I know that I…

Mar 14, 2017

The Tenth Circle of Hell: Dealing with Insurance Companies

Mar 14, 2017

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Dear Dr. G, Surprise! I’m Still Alive!

But I am not alive because of you

Feb 6, 2017

Dear Dr. G, Surprise! I’m Still Alive!

Feb 6, 2017

Lanie Brewster Quinn

Lanie Brewster Quinn

I write a lot about cancer, but I try to be lighthearted about it. I currently reside in Chicago. I have a dog. Her name is Lola... L-O-L-A, Lola.

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