Navigating Through the Storm: Reflecting on Our Journey with Cancer

Today, I'm sharing something deeply personal, a chapter of my life that I never imagined I'd have to write about. It's about love, loss, and the unexpected turns life can take.


In July 2021, my world was shaken when James, my beloved husband, was diagnosed with melanoma. Just five months later, in December, cancer closed the final page of our story together. Those months were a whirlwind, a rapid and relentless storm that we navigated together until we couldn't.


We chose to share our journey publicly on the blog, not just to inform our friends and community but to own our narrative in the face of uncertainty. Writing about it was therapeutic, in a way, and the support we received was overwhelming. James was cherished by so many, and our community's love and assistance were beyond words.


Becoming a widow at 34 was something I never envisioned. The question of 'why' haunts me as I try to make sense of this loss, why cancer had to take so much from us.


Over the past months, I've penned several posts detailing our journey:


Cancer

Cancer Update #1
Cancer Update #2
Cancer Update #3
Cancer Update #4
James
Forever 38
The Day My World Fell Apart
15 Years

I'm working on a post outlining the timeline of events. Looking back, it all seems so chaotic, a blur of moments and emotions. Writing it down is a part of my healing process, a way to navigate through the grief and maybe find some understanding in this immense tragedy.


Thank you for walking this path with me and for your continuous support and love. It means the world to me.


With love,

Tiff 🌟✨






- Cancer
- Cancer Update #1
- Cancer Update #2
- Cancer Update #3
- Cancer Update #4
- James
- Forever 38
- The Day My World Fell Apart
- 15 Years

I'm working on a post with the timeline of events.  It was so chaotic when I was living it.  Writing it all down is helping me process the extreme tragedy of it all.

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