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Writing Workshop this January
I’ve officially been off treatment for a couple of months, and I couldn’t be more grateful. This extended break has given me a chance to
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 12, 2023
ARTICLES BY COLLEEN CHAO
Author: Colleen Elisabeth Chao
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Author: Colleen Elisabeth Chao
Cancer
To chemo or not to chemo?
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, I was adamantly againstchemotherapy and resolved to heal myself with the help of an alternative
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
April 4, 2023
Cancer
A story for kids (especially those who are hurting)
Several years ago I wrote a story for my son whose world had been turned upside-down by both chronic illness and my first cancer diagnosis.
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
March 14, 2023
Cancer
Cancer Updates 2023
September 21 (This was a brief update I posted on Instagram…) Okay, I’ve guzzled two cups of organic black decaf low-acid mold-free coffee and am
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
March 2, 2023
Weakness
A few thoughts on weakness…
Some days I resent not being further along in my growth and maturity. I wish I didn’t have such deep and long fault lines, such
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
January 31, 2023
Beauty
Aging for the good of others
I grew up on the doorstep of Hollywood and Orange County, the beauty capitals of the world. When out-of-state friends visited, they were stunned by
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
January 18, 2023
Cancer
Why hasn’t God healed me?
I used to think suffering was meant to teach me lessons—hard but good life lessons—and as soon as I learned what God wanted me to
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 28, 2022
Community
Dear Younger Self
Dear Younger Self—I know it’s cliché,But I would go back if I couldTo say: Make yourself small,Don’t resent being weak—Humility before GodWill set you free.
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 17, 2022
Cancer
Our cancer journey
If you know me, you’ve heard me say again and again, “Cancer doesn’t have the corner on the market of suffering.” Nor does cancer define
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 2, 2022
Poetry
Merciful undoing
September 29, 2006 You use pain so wisely,With infinite care,Knowing right whereTo push and pull and tearAnd break and burnUntil I’ve finally learnedWith all my
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
August 17, 2022
Author: Colleen Elisabeth Chao
Uncategorized
Writing Workshop this January
I’ve officially been off treatment for a couple of months, and I couldn’t be more
November 12, 2023
Cancer
To chemo or not to chemo?
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, I was adamantly againstchemotherapy and
April 4, 2023
Cancer
A story for kids (especially those who are hurting)
Several years ago I wrote a story for my son whose world had been turned
March 14, 2023
Cancer
Cancer Updates 2023
September 21 (This was a brief update I posted on Instagram…) Okay, I’ve guzzled two
March 2, 2023
Weakness
A few thoughts on weakness…
Some days I resent not being further along in my growth and maturity. I wish
January 31, 2023
Beauty
Aging for the good of others
I grew up on the doorstep of Hollywood and Orange County, the beauty capitals of
January 18, 2023
Cancer
Why hasn’t God healed me?
I used to think suffering was meant to teach me lessons—hard but good life lessons—and
November 28, 2022
Community
Dear Younger Self
Dear Younger Self—I know it’s cliché,But I would go back if I couldTo say: Make
November 17, 2022
Cancer
Our cancer journey
If you know me, you’ve heard me say again and again, “Cancer doesn’t have the
November 2, 2022
Poetry
Merciful undoing
September 29, 2006 You use pain so wisely,With infinite care,Knowing right whereTo push and pull
August 17, 2022
