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7 Things To Do When Your Friend Has Cancer
Posted by Arona Martin on7 Ways To Love On Your Friend With Cancer Supporting a friend or loved one with cancer is something that you probably never planned for. It's hard to process, but super important to always show them that you love them no matter where they are in their diagnosis. As...
7 Tips for Coping with The Fear of Cancer
Posted by Arona Martin on“I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next. Delicious Ambiguity.” - Gilda...
Interview with Cancer Wellness: Giving The Gift Of Love
Posted by Arona Martin onDear loves, I'm so humbled and excited to share that CancerWellness.com welcomed me for an interview to share my story behind starting Because Love, who inspired me and why I continue to create gifts that spread compassion. Here's a snippet from the interview: "For Arona Martin, Because Love began as a way...
Kathrine Eldridge: Comforting Loved Ones with Cancer
Posted by Arona Martin onDear Loves, This past summer, I was following a wardrobe stylist named Katherine Eldridge on instagram when I saw she posted about losing her first husband and father to cancer. I immediately sent her a message of support wanting to share my Love Heals Journal and Big Bug Lap Blanket...
LOVE HEALS Journal Prompts: Print These Out!
Posted by Arona Martin onMy LOVE HEALS journal provides a great outlet of thought and emotion for anyone battling cancer. Shop my full LOVE HEALS Journal, here. Some of the prompts are even relevant for anyone! I've chosen TWO free prompts for you to share with a loved one who has cancer. You could use...
SAY THIS, NOT THAT. What to say (and not say) when cancer happens!
Posted by Arona Martin onIt’s hard to know what to say when someone we love gets cancer. And when we hear those dreaded words, sometimes our common sense and verbal tact seem to go out the window and we say things (with the best of intention, of course) that can be less than helpful, and...
Cancer and Anxiety – How To Use Essential Oils To Help
Posted by Arona Martin onNot only does cancer attack our bodies, it can also attack our emotions (just another reason to HATE cancer). I remember when Jessica was sick she would often have sleepless nights and bouts of anxiety about all she was going through. It was during that time that I first met...
Love Always, Audrey: Empathy Advice + Gifts For When You Just Don't Know What To Say
Posted by Arona Martin onDear Loves, This past summer, I was chatting with my friend Audrey, of lovealwaysaudrey.com, about how she personally struggles with what to do and say when something bad happens to someone she loves. And you know what? It's common to feel confused during tough seasons. I spoke more with Audrey...
"I AM _______." An Empowering Cancer Word Search
Posted by Arona Martin onWe all know how much waiting around there is at appointments, and it can get B.O.R.I.N.G. Looking for a fun little way to pass the time with your loved one? Here is a simple word search you can print out and do with your loved one fighting cancer. After you find each word, really...
Michelle loves well! How she supports...
Posted by Arona Martin onMichelle loves well! How she supports... I love this story from one of my customers, Michelle… Last year I had 3 people very close to me, get diagnosed with cancer. First it was my best friend's mom. I was devastated and had no idea what to do. Then while I was...