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...
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 | 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...
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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