Janet Walks In the Dark

I live in NS with my partner, our two children under 12, a terrible cat, and stage IV colon cancer. This channel tells the story of my diagnosis and treatment. I was diagnosed  at the age of 45. We were optimistic for a cure but over time I have become inoperable.   

Many people my age may know someone with breast cancer,  but we are less familiar with other types. I hope my story broadens peoples' understanding of what cancer can be and helps it feel more familiar. I share both my medical and emotional experiences. 

I have been living with a lot of uncertainty and a fair amount of fear and grief. I try to stay in the present, finding something good in every day. I want to shine my little light in my small corner. With current events in the news, many people feel like they are walking in the dark in a similar way. I was a counsellor working in the school system, so I share some skills and strategies that help me cope.