My first encounter with breast cancer happened when I was only 7 years old, the year my 23 year-old aunt underwent a double mastectomy. Before my eyes she transformed from a vivacious woman to one with perpetual nausea, swollen appendages, and eventually an arm frozen in place from brutal radiation treatments.
Since that rude introduction, I have witnessed many more family members and friends battle this disease. If I've learned one thing over the years, relationships can change drastically once a woman develops breast cancer.
What I know isn't pretty. Â While some family members and friends may
Exercise Builds Relationships
by Lori Sciame September 11th, 2013 | Health Observance, Relationships
This month's health observance, fall into fitness, provides the perfect opportunity to discuss the connection between exercise and relationships. Not only does being fit give a person the energy to help sustain a healthy relationship with a significant other, it offers a chance for connections that might not otherwise happen. Â It may be the time of year when many think limiting physical activity; however, do the opposite. Â Get out and exercise with an old friend or a new one. Â In the process, you will be strengthened both physically and mentally.
The Importance of Friendships
The great philosopher, Aristotle, proclaimed that friends
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The Importance of Friendships
The great philosopher, Aristotle, proclaimed that friends
Embrace Differences: Enrich Your Life
by Lori Sciame December 31st, 2012 | Relationships
As a college student advisor, I meet a wide variety of people. Â For instance, I advise one student who moved to the Midwest from Pakistan, one student who hails from the worn-torn part of Serbia, and one student from the projects of Chicago. Â Although each of these individuals has vastly different life experiences from myself, I have connected with them not only as someone who can assist with educational and career goals, but also as someone they each consider a friend.
My love of all people, including those of different religions, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds, goes back to
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My love of all people, including those of different religions, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds, goes back to
Facebook and Relationships
by Lori Sciame December 17th, 2012 | Relationships
No one can deny the fact that Facebook has had a tremendous effect on relationships. It has been credited with reuniting old friends, with giving homebound individuals a support network, and with helping to spread the word about worthwhile events, such as fundraisers for ill individuals. Facebook has also broken up marriages, increased cyber bullying, and given an easy avenue for predators to reach children. Like many technological advances, Facebook can not be classified completely as good, yet it is not all bad either.
Facebook - The Benefits
Without Facebook, I would never had learned what happened to several of my
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Facebook - The Benefits
Without Facebook, I would never had learned what happened to several of my
Warning Signs – Controlling Relationships
by Lori Sciame September 24th, 2012 | Relationships
Does your significant other dictate what you can wear, what friends you can hang with, and even where you can go? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, be careful - you may be in a controlling relationship.
Both men and women can become involved with controllers, as they often appear so caring at first. It may seem like they have your best interests at heart, almost like they know "what's best for you," yet do they really? If you have been wondering if your significant other is too controlling, read this post.
I had a friend
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Both men and women can become involved with controllers, as they often appear so caring at first. It may seem like they have your best interests at heart, almost like they know "what's best for you," yet do they really? If you have been wondering if your significant other is too controlling, read this post.
I had a friend