Tag: first person
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Letting Go of Gym Obsession: A Personal Turnaround
My decade-long gym obsession finally meets its match For more than ten years, the gym wasn’t just a place to sweat; it was a compass. It told me when to wake up, what to eat, how to talk about my body, and even how to measure my worth. I’m Zahra Khozema, a Pakistani Canadian journalist…
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How I Talked to My Son About Leukemia: A Real-Life Guide for Parents
Facing the News with Honesty and Timing When a parent hears the words leukemia about their child, the world narrows to a single question: How do we tell him, when do we tell him, and what is the right way to say it? I’m Chris Mallinos from Ottawa, and my son Theo has been undergoing…
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Talking to My 11-Year-Old About Leukemia: A Dad’s Guide from Ottawa
Starting the conversation: when and how My son Theo is 11, and his world suddenly shifted with a diagnosis that no child should have to face. When you’re a parent, you suddenly become a translator between a harsh medical reality and a child’s daily life. The moment to start talking isn’t a single perfect moment;…