When Ryan was diagnosed with Fanconi anemia (FA) at 18 months old, it was devastating. There were so many unknowns, and trying to gather information online was both frustrating and scary. When we found the Fanconi Cancer Foundation (FCF) and...
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FA Connect | Navigating Living Losses: Understanding, Acknowledging, and Managing Change
Join Lori Krause for a workshop designed to explore and process “living losses”—non-death-related losses that arise from life transitions, changes, or unmet expectations. Examples of living losses include the loss of identity, health, relationships, careers, or abilities. Participants will gain tools to acknowledge these losses, better understand their emotional impact, and develop strategies to navigate the associated changes.
5:00- 6:30 pm Pacific Time
Spanish interpretation services are available upon request when registering for the session. Please note that while we will do our best to provide interpretation, we cannot guarantee their availability.
FA Connect | Navigating Living Losses: Understanding, Acknowledging, and Managing Change
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