Author Archives: meaghancc

returning…

Posted on September 12, 2016 by meaghancc

last weekend, i went on a retreat in magical ojai called, “writing and the body.” i didn’t know what i was signing up for, really. it was a christmas gift to myself, booked back in 2015 and forgotten about. i … Continue reading →

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a grief observed

Posted on August 21, 2016 by meaghancc

C. S. Lewis, A Grief Observed:  “Grief is like a winding valley where any bend may reveal a totally new landscape.” The switchbacks are dusty. Her eyes are bloodshot, the broken capillaries shooting flames. Her skin is starting to burn. … Continue reading →

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something started in my soul

Posted on August 15, 2016 by meaghancc

My relationship to my father was largely unexamined. A patriarchal figure who orbited my carefree childhood with BBQ and law & order, but was somehow gentle, emotional, easily hurt by words and betrayals. Some say his heart on his sleeve, … Continue reading →

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switchbacks

Posted on August 15, 2016 by meaghancc

The switchbacks are dusty. Her eyes are bloodshot, the broken capillaries shooting flames. Her skin is starting to burn. Maybe it’s just the sun, friend and foe, or maybe it’s a tear from within. Can a person burn from the … Continue reading →

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keeping vigil at the bedside.

Posted on August 15, 2016 by meaghancc

“keeping vigil at the bedside” is a phrase that’s been rolling around in my head for awhile now. at what point is something major behind you, even when it feels ever-presently beside you? when do you move on, devoting your … Continue reading →

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one good day, then two good days, then an ok day.

Posted on July 22, 2016 by meaghancc

that’s how healing goes. i’m always reminded of the double meaning of “patient.” i’m a patient, who must be patient. but there is really only so much patience a person can have.  the good news is in though:  my pathology … Continue reading →

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the sounds of healing

Posted on July 21, 2016 by meaghancc

softly, kettle whistling book pages flipping TV humming cat purring pills dropping loudly, bandages ripping arteries pulsing drain emptying breast throbbing thoughts screaming i wrote this last week when i had an infection scare. all is clear so far though, but … Continue reading →

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Out of surgery.

Posted on July 12, 2016 by meaghancc

Hi all, Thank you so much for all of the support and for continuing to follow along here after all these years. Meaghan is out of surgery and resting in recovery. She is still pretty sleepy but her color is … Continue reading →

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the soft animal of my body.

Posted on July 11, 2016 by meaghancc

it is a serious thing // just to be alive / on this fresh morning / in this broken world.~mary oliveri’ve been working with a leadership coach for the past few months. recently, i had a big a-ha moment, and … Continue reading →

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postcards from Italy.

Posted on June 5, 2016 by meaghancc

in one of my first blog posts to Caringbridge, back in 2012 (yes, 2012), i lamented how disruptive cancer was and is, how i was supposed to go to iceland and italy and so many other places. i feel as … Continue reading →

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