
Two people connect by sharing their experiences about taking care of their spouses who died from cancer, and the realization that sparked something more.
Diana M. Martin has been an adjunct professor in The Writing and Reading Center at Montgomery College in Rockville, MD, for over 20 years. She has a MFA in Creative Nonfiction and has published articles in the areas of parenting, health and cultural arts. When her husband lost his battle with cancer of unknown primary, later identified as bile duct cancer, she became the sole caregiver for their adult son, Alex, who is autistic.
Two people connect by sharing their experiences about taking care of their spouses who died from cancer, and the realization that sparked something more.
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Support group members and facilitators helped me to ask the tough questions. Dedicated to Steve and Diane.
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