Shays-Blog

What reaching one year without your cancer soulmate teaches you about grief

October 11, 2025

Grief & Loss, Survivorship, Mental Health, Tributes

What reaching one year without your cancer soulmate teaches you about grief

October 11, 2025

Grief & Loss, Survivorship, Mental Health, Tributes

Shay Moraga reflects on the 365-day anniversary of losing her best friend Aileen to cancer. She discusses navigating the 1-year milestone, facing mirror reminders of post-cancer scars, and holding on to faith.

October 11, 2025

Grief & Loss, Survivorship, Mental Health, Tributes

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How to support breast cancer awareness month without falling for pinkwashing

Shay Moraga discusses the history of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month ("Pinktober"). She provides practical questions donors should ask to ensure their contributions directly support cancer patients, research, and local survivor programs rather than corporate marketing.