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The Birthday That Wasn’t: How a Cough Stole the Celebration
I had plans. Big ones. Beautiful ones. It was my birthday month, and I was ready to celebrate. I kicked it off with a trip to the Sherri Shepherd Comedy Show—I laughed, I danced, I felt good. Then came the Rock the Bells concert. The music, the memories, the vibe—I soaked it all in. My… Continue reading
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Things I Thought I’d Have Figured Out by Now (And Don’t)
AKA: I don’t have a retirement plan, but I do have three types of hot sauce and wisdom money can’t buy. When I was younger, success looked like a big house, a luxury car, and a closet full of shoes that never saw pavement. I assumed that if I had money and nice things, that… Continue reading
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Halfway Through the Year, Still Here
Therapy has been a lifeline. It’s given me the tools to pause and recognize when I’m not okay mentally — and more importantly, why. Continue reading
About Me
Hi, I’m Anjj.
I’m a six-time breast cancer survivor, writer, traveler, healer, and woman learning to live life out loud—scars, softness, and all.
I started this blog to share the raw, unfiltered parts of my journey: the diagnosis, the depression, the days I didn’t want to get out of bed… and the days I did. You’ll find stories about mental health, healing with humor, spiritual growth, and sometimes, what I’m eating on the road.
This is a space for people who are figuring out life after.
After trauma. After loss. After the breakdown.
If you’re rebuilding, rediscovering, or just trying to make peace with your new normal—you’re not alone here.
So welcome.
Grab some tea, breathe deep, and stay awhile.
The Rantings & Ravings of a Cancer Patient 