By Janelle Davis Shelley Skellington is a survivor in more ways than one. Her son, Joseph, was born with a rare blood disorder and a cleft palate. He spent a lot of time in the hospital throughout his childhood. “I...
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Guest Commentary – Teal Circle: We are strong when we stand together
By Frieda Weeks Search the word “survivor” in a dictionary and the top definitions are fairly black and white. Simply put, a survivor is described as someone who remains alive after coming close to death. Keep reading and you’ll find...
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Inspire: Angela McCarthy – Keeping fit, both physically and mentally
By Janelle Davis Success depends on your backbone, not your wishbone. This is a quote that Angela McCarthy has lived by her whole life. Part of Angela’s inspiration to live a healthy lifestyle has been her family. Growing up, she...
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Cover: Ellen Somers – Giving your brain a boost, SJFS Assistant Director focuses on cognitive health
By Norah Machia When she was 13 years old, Ellen Somers volunteered to visit with the elderly residents of a nearby nursing home. As she spent time interacting with them, she began to observe varying degrees of memory loss, and...
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Special feature: Healing by helping others to heal – Betsy Cusumano launches The Cus Foundation
By Janelle Davis Betsy Cusumano’s world changed forever in the fall of 2022 when her husband Tom, also known as “Cus,” unexpectedly took his life. “He never suffered from any mental health issues. He was the most even-keeled person you could...
