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It seems a lifetime ago….

It seems a lifetime ago….

by Meg McElwain | Dec 11, 2020 | Cancer Mom, Grief, Momcologist, Momcology, Philanthropy, Resilience

October 2012 seems like a lifetime ago. Mitchell was 6 months old and had been in treatment for cancer for 3 months. Steroids were part of his drug protocol so that is why he has a “moon face.” He was receiving a blood transfusion in this photo. He had 75 in his...
Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero

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...
My Mental Illness

My Mental Illness

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...
Mitchell’s Fund

Mitchell’s Fund

by Meg McElwain | Feb 18, 2020 | Cancer Mom, Faith, Grief, Mental Health, Momcologist, Momcology, Philanthropy, Resilience

The mission of Mitchell’s Fund is to improve the mental well-being of children and families who have experienced trauma. It’s about Mitchell, but also his big brother Frank’s experience dealing with the trauma of his brother’s long illness and death Our family...
“Praying for Mitchell” Bracelet

“Praying for Mitchell” Bracelet

by Meg McElwain | Jan 22, 2020 | Cancer Mom, Grief, Mental Health, Momcologist, Momcology, Resilience

Over the holiday, Frank asked for one of the orange “Praying for Mitchell” bracelets that everyone wore when Mitchie was sick. I told him that I only had a few left and I keep them in our safe so nothing can happen to them. He really wanted something that he could...
Modern Day Southern Belle

Modern Day Southern Belle

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...
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