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I'm 59-years-old -- a breast cancer survivor (mets to lungs & bones)...I go every 12 weeks for treatments at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando. I wrote a play titled Chemonologues, a play about cancer survivors. I received a professional development grant from United Arts of Central Florida in 2008 and a play reading was held at Theatre Downtown in Orlando on March 9, 2010. This was challenging for me especially since it is so different from what I did professionally -- a journalist who specialized in feature writing and also did public relations. However, it has been a great "tool" to get me back in front of a keyboard writing again. I am now writing a book titled "High Maintenance .. Surviving Cancer at All Costs. I have two young adult children - both very involved in creative endeavors - theater, performance art, filmmaking, etc. My daughter was married on January 1, 2011. Currently, I am very involved as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Sanford & Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and the American Diabetes Association's Step Out for Diabetes.

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Response to: how to get over my ex of 20 years

Comment posted on March 26, 2012 at 4:22 pm:
"I am actually trying to respond to the original post but cannot figure out how to do so. Anyway, I wish I had the answers. I am currently separated; in June I will be married 36 years. We found the paperwork and he is anxious to get it signed & m..." (read comment)

Response to: His family..........

Comment posted on January 30, 2012 at 3:03 pm:
"Seriously, one of the biggest mistakes I ever made (in my life) was to marry a guy (even though I loved him) whose family hated me. I should have listened to my Dad (and others, including a professional therapist) who really attempted to "talk" me ou..." (read comment)

Response to: The Amicable Breakup

Comment posted on January 5, 2012 at 5:04 pm:
"I am currently separated; it's been almost two years since I moved out. We are still very close -- good friends, caring parents, and actually have a difficult time even discussing a potential divorce. However, we know it will happen -- eventually. ..." (read comment)

Response to: Dreamy Jeans

Comment posted on April 5, 2010 at 7:28 pm:
"My problem right now is I don't even know what size I am -- I've lost a lot of weight. (That's good, of course!) However, I still have a larger mid-section but very thin legs... All my pants swim on me. Any ideas??? ..." (read comment)

Response to: Chin hair

Comment posted on March 29, 2010 at 8:10 pm:
"I have had this "challenge" for quite some time. And yes, it drives me crazy. I've tried the shaving route and it doesn't work very well - perhaps if you're in a real hurry it may help for the moment. But, I've been using a product I found at s..." (read comment)