This blog is the first in a series we call “Dude, Where’s My Life?” featuring writing and thoughts from the guys in our community.
Continue readingDude, Where’s My Life?: Dating in Retrospect
Come Meditate With Us!
Looking for a way to relax? Never tried meditation, and looking for a low-stakes way to try it out? Are you a seasoned meditation practitioner who wants a community you can practice with?
Join us for Guided Yoga Nidra Meditation with Mamma G!
Who: Cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers between the ages of 18-45
What: An art workshop where you’ll make a spooky and sensational monster wreath
Where: On Zoom
When: Monday, October 10th at 5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET
Click here to sign up!
This program is being offered in collaboration with our friends at Elephants and Tea.
Wear the Bikini
Summer isn’t officially over until September 22 when the Fall Equinox begins. Mostly, though, I want you to think about wearing the bikini as metaphor.
Continue readingBook Club: The Martian Chapters 1-3
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading The Martian by Andy Weir.
Continue readingOur Next Book Club Pick: The Martian
One of the first programs we started here at Cactus Cancer was our book club. September’s choice is The Martian by Andy Weir.
Continue readingYou Don’t Look Sick: Illness, Pain, and Being Believed
I do not fit the cultural touchstone of a chemo patient. I have not lost my hair from any of my various treatments. I haven’t lost a ton of weight. Sometimes, I desperately wish my appearance would match the war my body was waging on the inside, so others would know the pain I felt.
Continue readingHappy Thanksgiving!
We want to wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving and express our gratitude for the ways you have supported our community!
Continue readingRing Theory
Have you heard of Ring Theory? It’s a fairly simple concept of support and communication that can be extremely helpful for cancer patients and their loved ones.
Continue readingWreck This Journal Workshop
Join Lacuna Loft while we Wreck This Journal for May’s Creative Art Workshop! Mary Clare will lead you through the tumultuous harrows of wrecking a journal personalized to you!
Who: 20 young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.
When: Monday, May 17th @ 5-7 pm PT / 7-9 pm CT / 8-10 pm ET via video chat.* (*US time zones…please confirm what time this means for where you live).
How does it work? We’ll send you all of the materials you need to participate! Lacuna Loft will send you an email about a week before the workshop with information on how to join the video chat. ***You’ll need the link that we’ll provide you, a headset with a microphone, and a webcam.***
Please note: Due to the global pandemic and ever-increasing customs and delivery times, we have stopped shipping outside of the United States. If you are interested in joining, please fill out the form and we will send you a list of supplies needed to participate, so you can still join us! Thank you for your understanding! If you have any questions, you can contact aerial@lacunaloft.org.
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