Faces of Hope Blog – Page 2 of 8

How do I deal with feeling lopsided?
- November 5, 2016

Dear Susan, Due to cancer surgery several months ago, I have partial paralysis on the right side of my face. My mouth doesn’t look too bad and I try to remember when I speak to try to keep my face relaxed and not move my mouth too much. I’m hesitant to laugh and smile, because […]

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The Role of the Healer
, - October 15, 2016

As a healthcare provider and cancer survivor, I understand the frustration in finding the right healthcare provider in helping with your healing process.  Please check out this informative article about the role of the healer to learn more. “When we or our family members are suffering, we want it all. We want to see the […]

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Putting on a Brave Face
- June 3, 2016

This article was originally published in Our South Bay. Fillers, injections and other cosmetic procedures are today’s magic wand. A few enchanting needle pricks, and fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s-feet miraculously vanish. It seems fighting the cruelty of age has never been easier. But what if the fairy tale ending of youth you imagined instead […]

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How living with CLOVES has changed my life
- May 9, 2016

I never really thought my syndrome had a significant impact on me as a person. I was alone for most of my life, thinking I was the only person in the world with this rare disease. Until I was correctly diagnosed and met others like me, I really struggled with my differences. I was born […]

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