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My Cat Had Gastrointestinal Lymphoma: Saying Goodbye to Adah

On June 6, 2026, I lost my cat Adah. I'm still in shock, still crying on and off, and honestly still reaching for her out of habit. She was 8 years old and had been by my side for 7 of them. Writing this is hard, but I know it's something I need to do, because if you're searching for information about feline gastrointestinal lymphoma or trying to figure out what comes next after losing your cat, I want you to know you're not alone. I've been right where you are. Adah wasn't just a cat to me; she was like a daughter. She was the one who helped me survive losing my Maltese dog back in February 2019. I got her at the end of March that same year. She was actually my first cat ever. And somehow, without me even realizing it, she became the center of my world. I had no idea that choosing her would be one of the best decisions of my life or that letting her go would be one of the hardest. ⚡ Key Takeaways 🐱 Feline GI lymphoma is the most common c...

How To Start Paying Down Your Debt in 2026: My Real Plan

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Here we are. It's finally January 2026. I feel like I've been waiting for this fresh start for months. Last year was a whirlwind of stress, and not the good kind. If you'd asked me five years ago where I'd be financially at age 44, I wouldn't have guessed I'd be staring at this much debt. But life happens. I've always tried to be responsible, but things slipped away from me recently. I lost a part-time gig that was bringing in steady money, and suddenly, I didn't have enough to cover my usual bills. Instead of cutting back immediately, I let things slide and mismanaged my money. That's how the credit card debt piled up. Then, the summer of 2025 hit. I had a major health scare that required multiple doctor visits and tests. On top of that, my husband needed a medical procedure, and his insurance barely covered any of it. So now, we're looking at a mountain of credit card debt plus a separate pile of medical bills. It's overwhelming, but I...