I'm live with Strive for Five on Substack - and we are ready for subscribers!
https://ginajacobson.substack.com
For those who don't know Substack - it was new to me - it is a platform for writers intended to put them directly in touch with readers via emailed newsletters - basically it is a blog you never have to visit. : )
Over the course of the next year, I'll be sharing an accelerated and authentic look back at my four-year journey as I try to make my way to the five year survival date. At least once weekly, I will share my old Facebook status updates along with behind-the-scenes of what REALLY happened and/or reflections from today.
Especially across the first few months, I hope it will be something that might be of value for newly diagnosed patients - especially since at the beginning, we didn't share much between the diagnosis and my first chemo; and what I did share wasn't quite as honest as I became as treatment wore me down. ; )
I know most of you are familiar with a ton of my story here; but I would welcome you to join me there - or even better, share the link with someone who might be earlier in their journey and who might benefit. (Many people use the platform to monetize their writing; but this will all be free, and I don't see that changing, so you can share without fear of hitting a paywall.)
Thanks to so many of you for helping me to make this happen, as well as joining me there - you are all making me feel a lot safer taking this jump!
: )