In May of 2011, I was diagnosed with end stage breast cancer. I was 48 years old; this was my first cancer diagnosis. At the time, my daughter was barely 9 years old. Stage 4 breast cancer is a devastating diagnosis at any age and in any circumstance. Immediately following the diagnosis, I began to make decisions about my body. But what about my soul? Did I hear whispers about my life before I was finally hit over the head with the proverbial 2" by 4"(the diagnosis)? What were those whispers? Ho …

T2A is an organization started to help society cope with the death of a loved one through creativity and artistic expression. We hold free monthly to spread the idea that everyone is an artist. Each month there is a different theme. Everyone is welcome. Old. Young. People who are grieving. People who know someone who is grieving. People who want to support their community. T2A was started by Lauren Muscarella who lost her mother to breast cancer. Now she has made helping others cope her life's w …

This is a grief support group for women who have lost their mothers. The loss of a mother can be one of the most difficult things to happen in a woman's life. It is especially comforting to be able to share experiences with others going through the same thing. This group is a way for women to not feel alone in our grief and to be able to talk to others who truly understand. My Mother was my best friend and passed away from breast cancer two years ago. The holidays are especially difficult, …