Cancer, Community & Those Who Know The Story: A Reflection

"There really is nothing like spending time with someone who knows the story." 

One of the crucial elements to navigating a cancer diagnosis and its treatments is community. This is what Emily shared with us last week. Alongside "cancer can't hit a moving target" and "nature is nurture," "community is treatment" is one of Emily's three important reminders about how to face her cancer.

And like many topics we cover on the podcast, this advice isn't limited to those who are facing a life-limiting illness or dealing with the grief of loss. As Cody shares in this heartfelt reflection, community just might be the answer to nearly every question we face in life. Not just being around people, but being around people who truly, deeply understand what we are going through. 

Whether it's your co-workers, your friends, your siblings—anyone who identifies with the parts of you that are in need, that's your community.