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…4 min read·May 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…3 min read·Apr 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…4 min read·Apr 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…4 min read·Apr 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…3 min read·Apr 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…3 min read·Mar 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.4 min read·Mar 26, 2021----
Stephanie B. McAuliffeWhen It’s Not Benign: A Mindful Journey through Breast CancerLiving in the Open Question5 min read·Mar 21, 2021--2--2
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.4 min read·Mar 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…7 min read·Dec 21, 2020----