by Meg McElwain | Oct 28, 2020 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Grief, Life, Momcologist, Momcology, Philanthropy, Resilience
It’s always humbling when someone honors me and Mitchell’s Fund. Thank you to Tiffany & Co. for selecting me as the Hometown Hero for Charlotte. I received a gorgeous, one of a kind sterling silver charm with a diamond engraved on it. I love it! ❤️❤️ A very...
by Meg McElwain | May 26, 2020 | Grief, Life, Mental Health, Momcologist, Momcology, Philanthropy, Resilience
I rarely talk publicly about the depth and specifics of my own mental health illness and struggle before and since Mitchell died; and I almost NEVER talk about being hospitalized and put on suicide watch right after the one year anniversary of his death. It was March...
by Meg McElwain | Dec 20, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Life, Mental Health, Resilience
One of my goals for the new decade is to step away from and avoid toxic relationships and situations. I am glad to say goodbye to the past decade and plan to move forward by surrounding myself with people who live with integrity, pass less judgement and show more...
by Meg McElwain | Nov 16, 2019 | Faith, Life, Momcologist, Momcology, Resilience
I believe a (Modern Day) Southern Belle should have these three relationships in her life: A trusted preacher A good financial advisor A creative jeweler My late grandmother and great- grandmother, who I try to emulate, had just that. One of their best friends was a...
by Meg McElwain | Oct 15, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Grief, Life, Mental Health, Momcologist, Momcology, Philanthropy, Resilience
It’s been 5.5 years since my Mitchie died. The grief has gotten easier to carry but the deep pain is still sometimes there. The death of a child, parent, sibling or spouse are the hardest and darkest to grieve. Grief is not something that you “get over” but rather you...
by Meg McElwain | Sep 9, 2019 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Grief, Life, Mental Health, Momcologist, Momcology, Philanthropy, Resilience
A friend found this poem taped in the bottom of a drawer at her grandmother’s house. Her grandmother lost a son like I have. I miss Mitchell every day and keep him in my heart always. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Mitchell Bays Turner...
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