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Dealing With My Breast Cancer Gene

Eighteen months ago I had a feeling. I read about the free genetic cancer screenings being offered through my state and felt strongly that I should do it. 

I didn’t have a particular reason for getting genetic testing—I knew I had some family history of cancer but nothing super worrisome—but I felt compelled. When my test kit arrived, I spit into the two provided tubes and dropped them in the return mail. 

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Redefining "Partnership" in Marriage

Several years ago, my marriage underwent a fundamental shift—a total and complete overhaul of how we defined the word “partnership” in the context of our relationship. This shift made it possible for us to not just stay together, but for both of us to thrive as individuals and as a couple. Prior to this shift, I don’t think either of us really believed that was possible.

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