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My father had a fall in September 2025. And by December he was in hospice. He passed away on January 9, 2026. His funeral and celebration of life was this past weekend. It’s been a few days since my father’s celebration of life, and if I’m being honest, I’m still pissed. Time has a way…
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Eight Weeks Post-DIEP: The Hunger Games
Hello again, friends. After a brief unintentional blogging hiatus (read: recovery haze, surgical drains, snack-fueled mood swings, and a short stint as a human pin…
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In Too DIEP to Call It a Tummy Tuck
Let’s talk about DIEP flap surgery. Or, more accurately, let’s talk about what DIEP is not, because there seems to be a fair amount of…
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Healing After Breast Cancer: The Reality of Recovery
In June 2024, I heard the words no one wants to hear: “You have breast cancer.” Two months later, in August, I underwent a bilateral…
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Faking It Till You Make It? Nah, You Already Made It
Imposter syndrome is a sneaky little bitch that creeps into even the most accomplished minds, whispering, “You don’t belong here.” It doesn’t matter how much…
● About Me
I’m Marissa – the author behind this blog. I write about my life – work, kids, cancer – all with a nugget of realism and a little twinge of hope. Enjoy!
Playfully True: Notes from a Not-So-Graceful Life 