JoyBoots Blog

Reflections on the emotional recovery experience.

Reflections on Blame and Shame: Part 2

August 1, 2016

“People can’t give up the idea that the ill person is responsible for the disease.” Marla Morris, Teaching through the Ill Body Lydia uses tissue after tissue in my office

Reflections on Blame and Shame: A 4-part series

July 25, 2016

Reflections on Blame and Shame: Part 1 Annabelle has a gorgeous mane of thick dark hair, even at age 63, and bright blue eyes. She exercises and has always had

Liberation Dance

June 23, 2016

Liberation is a potential side effect of the cancer journey. But liberation from what? It’s noon on Wednesday at the yoga studio. Twelve of us are inside dancing to a

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When I remember my Joy Boots… I feel grounded, connected to the earth and my place in it. I accept my body with its vulnerabilities and sensations. I am aware of my breathing and able to breathe deeply. I am connected to my own life force energy.