Stephanie B. McAuliffeThe Game of (L~) IF (~E)When I was young, I loved to play the board game by the same name. We’d spin the wheel, anticipate where we wanted to land, and made…May 16, 2021May 16, 2021
Stephanie B. McAuliffeChasing the MarginsIt’s been a quiet week. Post-surgery, there’s been anesthesia brain where my mind didn’t feel like focusing or thinking. My eyes either…Apr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021
Stephanie B. McAuliffeAs I Lay Me Down to SleepAs a young girl, I was instructed to say my prayers before going to sleep. It was a nighttime ritual that goes back many generations. I…Apr 18, 2021Apr 18, 2021
Stephanie B. McAuliffeWhen It’s Not Benign: Who the f*ck are you and what horse did you ride in on?Today I had the initial consult with an oncologist. First off, oncologist has been a really odd word to say and write. My family doesn’t…Apr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021
Stephanie B. McAuliffeWhen It’s Not Benign: The Gift of LoveI’ve been in judgment of my body for as long as I can remember. There’s a saying that when I point a finger, three are pointing back at me…Apr 5, 2021Apr 5, 2021
Stephanie B. McAuliffeWhen It’s Not Benign: How Are You?It’s an age-old question that we use to open up conversations. But when you have something deeper going on, being asked this question…Mar 29, 2021Mar 29, 2021
Stephanie B. McAuliffeWhen It’s Not Benign: The Object of My BreastThere’s a fascination with women’s breasts that goes back for millennia.Mar 26, 2021Mar 26, 2021
Stephanie B. McAuliffeWhen It’s Not Benign: A Mindful Journey through Breast CancerLiving in the Open QuestionMar 21, 20212Mar 21, 20212
Stephanie B. McAuliffeThe Rules of SilenceYou will never be able to win your game as long as you’re playing by someone else’s rules. Why boundaries are vital to your being.Mar 13, 2021Mar 13, 2021
Stephanie B. McAuliffeMy Love-Hate Relationship with ChristmasMagic happened every night when our Christmas tree was lit up. Looking at the lights on the tree, the reflection of the ornaments, I saw…Dec 21, 2020Dec 21, 2020