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After more than 300 essays, I’m finally introducing myself. I’m Rick Ollie — writing through illness, love, loss, and life in Michigan. Some chapters were handed to me. The rest, I’m still writing.
#RickOllie #WritingLife #ChronicIllness #Resilience #HeartDisease #CancerJourney #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/28/rick-ollie-writing-through-illness-love-and-life/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

After more than 300 essays, I’m finally introducing myself. I’m Rick Ollie — writing through illness, love, loss, and life in Michigan. Some chapters were handed to me. The rest, I’m still writing.
#RickOllie #WritingLife #ChronicIllness #Resilience #HeartDisease #CancerJourney #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/28/rick-ollie-writing-through-illness-love-and-life/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

After more than 300 essays, I’m finally introducing myself. I’m Rick Ollie — writing through illness, love, loss, and life in Michigan. Some chapters were handed to me. The rest, I’m still writing.
#RickOllie #WritingLife #ChronicIllness #Resilience #HeartDisease #CancerJourney #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/28/rick-ollie-writing-through-illness-love-and-life/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

After more than 300 essays, I’m finally introducing myself. I’m Rick Ollie — writing through illness, love, loss, and life in Michigan. Some chapters were handed to me. The rest, I’m still writing.
#RickOllie #WritingLife #ChronicIllness #Resilience #HeartDisease #CancerJourney #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/28/rick-ollie-writing-through-illness-love-and-life/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

A letter to my younger self about lost love, emotional resilience, and living with cancer. Strength isn’t something you chase—it’s what shows up when quitting isn’t an option. Life is measured in moments, not diagnoses.
#LifeLessons #CancerJourney #KeepGoing #Resilience #IAmMe #LoveMeAnyways #IAmMe

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/23/lost-love-and-unchosen-roads/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Life Between Injections: Today I received my second Lupron injection for cancer and reflect on the physical shifts, emotional changes, and quiet strength required while living with ADT and its side effects.
#CancerJourney #MensHealth #Lupron #HormoneTherapy #Resilience #ProstateCancer #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/19/life-between-injections-lupron-side-effects/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Life Between Injections: Today I received my second Lupron injection for cancer and reflect on the physical shifts, emotional changes, and quiet strength required while living with ADT and its side effects.
#CancerJourney #MensHealth #Lupron #HormoneTherapy #Resilience #ProstateCancer #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/19/life-between-injections-lupron-side-effects/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Life Between Injections: Today I received my second Lupron injection for cancer and reflect on the physical shifts, emotional changes, and quiet strength required while living with ADT and its side effects.
#CancerJourney #MensHealth #Lupron #HormoneTherapy #Resilience #ProstateCancer #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/19/life-between-injections-lupron-side-effects/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Life Between Injections: Today I received my second Lupron injection for cancer and reflect on the physical shifts, emotional changes, and quiet strength required while living with ADT and its side effects.
#CancerJourney #MensHealth #Lupron #HormoneTherapy #Resilience #ProstateCancer #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/19/life-between-injections-lupron-side-effects/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

A Valentine’s Day reflection while facing cancer treatment, masculinity, and learning to remain open to love and connections with my therapist Agnes
#ValentinesDay #CancerJourney #HealingWords #MentalHealth #LifeWithCancer #BlogLife #GotLove #LoveMeAnyways #StayTrue #MensHealth #TherapyTalk #Cancer

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/13/valentines-day-and-cancer-the-truth-with-my-therapist/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

A Valentine’s Day reflection while facing cancer treatment, masculinity, and learning to remain open to love and connections with my therapist Agnes
#ValentinesDay #CancerJourney #HealingWords #MentalHealth #LifeWithCancer #BlogLife #GotLove #LoveMeAnyways #StayTrue #MensHealth #TherapyTalk #Cancer

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/13/valentines-day-and-cancer-the-truth-with-my-therapist/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

A Valentine’s Day reflection while facing cancer treatment, masculinity, and learning to remain open to love and connections with my therapist Agnes
#ValentinesDay #CancerJourney #HealingWords #MentalHealth #LifeWithCancer #BlogLife #GotLove #LoveMeAnyways #StayTrue #MensHealth #TherapyTalk #Cancer

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/13/valentines-day-and-cancer-the-truth-with-my-therapist/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

A Valentine’s Day reflection while facing cancer treatment, masculinity, and learning to remain open to love and connections with my therapist Agnes
#ValentinesDay #CancerJourney #HealingWords #MentalHealth #LifeWithCancer #BlogLife #GotLove #LoveMeAnyways #StayTrue #MensHealth #TherapyTalk #Cancer

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/13/valentines-day-and-cancer-the-truth-with-my-therapist/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

On World Cancer Day, I share a personal reflection on living with cancer, choosing compassion, and writing through survival. If my story helps one person feel less alone, it matters
#WorldCancerDay #CancerFight #ShareYourStory #HopeAndStrength #LifeReflections #Authentic #GotLove #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/04/writing-through-cancer-a-personal-reflection-on-survival-and-compassion/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Blooming at my own pace this Valentines Season with a reflection on love, healing, and learning to hold on to what truly matters as I fight cancer.
#ValentinesDay
#CelebratingLove
#HopeAndHealing
#BeMyValentine
#LoveStillWins
#PersonalReflection
#LoveMeAnyways
#CancerFight
#KnowYourWorth
#LoveYou

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/01/youre-worth-a-lot-to-me-celebrating-valentines-love-this-month/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I couldn't have had a more opportune time to respond to today's Daily Prompt's QOTD. Inside you'll discover What I Would Do if I Won the Lottery.
#Lottery #WinningTheLottery #AmericanCancerSociety #AmericanHeartAssociation #SeniorCenter #WritersLife #GivingBack #Kindness #LoveMeAnyways #KennyRogers

https://rickollie.com/2026/01/28/what-would-you-do-if-you-won-the-lottery/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

A Must Read: Glory in our sufferings may seem fruitless but to Janaina Valerio living through Christ not only saved her soul but it also gave her a fresh start on life. Read her story here!
#Christmas #MeetMe #ChristmasDay #ChristsBiirthday #Christian #SavedByChrist #Christ #GodsLove #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/25/janainas-story-faith-in-god-and-jesus-amid-struggles/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

What do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Me. I try living for the moment!
#QOTD #ThePast #TheFuture #Writerslife #DailyPrompt #LoveMeAnyways #LivingYourBestLife #BeKind #WritersCommunity #LoveYourself #HelpingOthers

https://rickollie.com/2026/01/05/living-in-the-moment-embrace-your-now/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Glory in our sufferings may seem fruitless but to Janaina Valerio living through Christ not only saved her soul, but it also gave her a fresh start on life. Read her story here!
#Christmas #MeetMe #ChristmasDay #ChristsBiirthday #Christian #SavedByChrist #Christ #Believer #GodsLove #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/25/janainas-story-faith-in-god-and-jesus-amid-struggles/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

"I Only want to Hear Love Songs, I told Agnes when asked"
A REPOST with my therapist Agnieszka.
#writerslife #healing #relationships #music #therapy #therapist #lovesongs #whirneyhouston #inspiration #RitaOra #Aerosmith #YolandaAdams #healingjourney #lovemeanyways #NewYearsEve #lifelessons #gotlove

https://rickollie.com/2024/06/12/i-only-want-to-hear-love-songs-i-told-agnes-when-asked/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

"I Only want to Hear Love Songs, I told Agnes when asked"
A REPOST with my therapist Agnieszka.
#writerslife #healing #relationships #music #therapy #therapist #lovesongs #whirneyhouston #inspiration #RitaOra #Aerosmith #YolandaAdams #healingjourney #lovemeanyways #NewYearsEve #lifelessons #gotlove

https://rickollie.com/2024/06/12/i-only-want-to-hear-love-songs-i-told-agnes-when-asked/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

"I Only want to Hear Love Songs, I told Agnes when asked"
A REPOST with my therapist Agnieszka.
#writerslife #healing #relationships #music #therapy #therapist #lovesongs #whirneyhouston #inspiration #RitaOra #Aerosmith #YolandaAdams #healingjourney #lovemeanyways #NewYearsEve #lifelessons #gotlove

https://rickollie.com/2024/06/12/i-only-want-to-hear-love-songs-i-told-agnes-when-asked/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

"I Only want to Hear Love Songs, I told Agnes when asked"
A REPOST with my therapist Agnieszka.
#writerslife #healing #relationships #music #therapy #therapist #lovesongs #whirneyhouston #inspiration #RitaOra #Aerosmith #YolandaAdams #healingjourney #lovemeanyways #NewYearsEve #lifelessons #gotlove

https://rickollie.com/2024/06/12/i-only-want-to-hear-love-songs-i-told-agnes-when-asked/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Glory in our sufferings may seem fruitless but to Janaina Valerio living through Christ not only saved her soul, but it also gave her a fresh start on life. Read her story here!
#Christmas #MeetMe #ChristmasDay #ChristsBiirthday #Christian #SavedByChrist #Christ #Believer #GodsLove #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/25/janainas-story-faith-in-god-and-jesus-amid-struggles/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Glory in our sufferings may seem fruitless but to Janaina Valerio living through Christ not only saved her soul, but it also gave her a fresh start on life. Read her story here!
#Christmas #MeetMe #ChristmasDay #ChristsBiirthday #Christian #SavedByChrist #Christ #Believer #GodsLove #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/25/janainas-story-faith-in-god-and-jesus-amid-struggles/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I've been at this blogging for a few years and believe it or not, it's not a money-making gig. Hoping to get a few donations this Christmas.
#writer #cancer #heartdisease #mentalhealthawareness #donate #friendshelpingfriends #lovemeanyways #Christmas #PleaseDonate #writerslife #MerryChristmas

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/22/help-keep-my-writing-alive-with-donations/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

What would you say are the positive events that have taken place in the past year that have changed your life? Here's mine!
#LifeLessons #ChangedForGood #Advice #Authenticity #ToxicRelationships #Kindness #Thorns #WritersCommunity #GoodReads #Smile #Cancer #EveryRoseHasItsThorn #LoveMeAnyways #Love

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/06/life-doesnt-have-to-be-a-carousel-positive-life-events/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

What would you say are the positive events that have taken place in the past year that have changed your life? Here's mine!
#LifeLessons #ChangedForGood #Advice #Authenticity #ToxicRelationships #Kindness #Thorns #WritersCommunity #GoodReads #Smile #Cancer #EveryRoseHasItsThorn #LoveMeAnyways #Love

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/06/life-doesnt-have-to-be-a-carousel-positive-life-events/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I was honored to have been able to attend an early screening of Wicked: For Good before today's theater release. Here's my takeaway from the movie of the year in a different light.
#WickedForGood #Wicked #LifeLessons #Glinda #Elphaba #LoveMeAnyways #Friendships #WritersCommunity #Writer #Review

https://rickollie.com/2025/11/21/wicked-for-good-review-a-must-see-film-experience/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

How about it, Abu? Can you make my wishes come true? Probably not. However, if we worked harder at being kind and supportive to one another, we could be far better off than we are now. Just say'n.
#genie #threewishes #magiclamp #tuesdaythoughts #kindness #dailyprompt #writerslife ##lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/28/three-magic-wishes-what-would-i-wish-for/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Accepting what I'm most proud of in my life can sound like boasting But honestly, I'm not. It's just who I am
#kindness #kindnessmatter #exjourno #mylife #whoami #lovemeanyways #gotlove #bekindtoothers ##lifelessons #writerslife #writerscommunity #loveoneanother #mondaymotivation #tryalittlekindness

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/20/being-a-kind-person-is-what-i-take-pride-in/

Have you ever wondered what someone is working on while they fight cancer? Wonder no more as 'I'm Looking at the Man in the Mirror' Hit the link for my story!
#themaninthemirror #cancer #questionoftheday #vegandiet #yoga #pacificocean #illbethere #lovemeanyways #writerslife #gotlove #mylife #habits

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/19/im-looking-at-the-man-in-the-mirror/

Knowing 'wrong is wrong' here are some principles that shape my life choices. In the end, tell me some of yours.
#principles #lifechoices #ghosting #voting #helpingothers #rightisright #wrongiswrong #sundaysermon #ellahenderson #bobbymcferrin #gonoodle #election #writer #writerslife #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/12/principles-that-shape-my-life-choices/

Knowing 'wrong is wrong' here are some principles that shape my life choices. In the end, tell me some of yours.
#principles #lifechoices #ghosting #voting #helpingothers #rightisright #wrongiswrong #sundaysermon #ellahenderson #bobbymcferrin #gonoodle #election #writer #writerslife #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/12/principles-that-shape-my-life-choices/

Knowing 'wrong is wrong' here are some principles that shape my life choices. In the end, tell me some of yours.
#principles #lifechoices #ghosting #voting #helpingothers #rightisright #wrongiswrong #sundaysermon #ellahenderson #bobbymcferrin #gonoodle #election #writer #writerslife #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/12/principles-that-shape-my-life-choices/

Knowing 'wrong is wrong' here are some principles that shape my life choices. In the end, tell me some of yours.
#principles #lifechoices #ghosting #voting #helpingothers #rightisright #wrongiswrong #sundaysermon #ellahenderson #bobbymcferrin #gonoodle #election #writer #writerslife #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/12/principles-that-shape-my-life-choices/

Knowing 'wrong is wrong' here are some principles that shape my life choices. In the end, tell me some of yours.
#principles #lifechoices #ghosting #voting #helpingothers #rightisright #wrongiswrong #sundaysermon #ellahenderson #bobbymcferrin #gonoodle #election #writer #writerslife #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/12/principles-that-shape-my-life-choices/

With the start of new testing for Cancer's return, "It's All Coming Back to Men Now" in an unpleasant manor. #memories
#cancer #cancerfight #biopsy #cystoscopy #therapy #unansweredquestions #meditation #spookyseason #mentalhealth #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #writer #writerscommunity #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/04/cancer-follow-up-with-urology-its-all-coming-back-to-me-now/

With the start of new testing for Cancer's return, "It's All Coming Back to Men Now" in an unpleasant manor. #memories
#cancer #cancerfight #biopsy #cystoscopy #therapy #unansweredquestions #meditation #spookyseason #mentalhealth #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #writer #writerscommunity #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/04/cancer-follow-up-with-urology-its-all-coming-back-to-me-now/

With the start of new testing for Cancer's return, "It's All Coming Back to Men Now" in an unpleasant manor. #memories
#cancer #cancerfight #biopsy #cystoscopy #therapy #unansweredquestions #meditation #spookyseason #mentalhealth #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #writer #writerscommunity #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/04/cancer-follow-up-with-urology-its-all-coming-back-to-me-now/

With the start of new testing for Cancer's return, "It's All Coming Back to Men Now" in an unpleasant manor. #memories
#cancer #cancerfight #biopsy #cystoscopy #therapy #unansweredquestions #meditation #spookyseason #mentalhealth #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #writer #writerscommunity #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/04/cancer-follow-up-with-urology-its-all-coming-back-to-me-now/

With the start of new testing for Cancer's return, "It's All Coming Back to Men Now" in an unpleasant manor. #memories
#cancer #cancerfight #biopsy #cystoscopy #therapy #unansweredquestions #meditation #spookyseason #mentalhealth #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #writer #writerscommunity #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/04/cancer-follow-up-with-urology-its-all-coming-back-to-me-now/

I've been at this blogging for a few years and believe it or not, it's not a money-making gig. And to be honest when Daily Prompt asked the question, "What could you do more of?" I had a simple answer.
#writer #cancer #heartdisease #mentalhealthawareness #donate #friendshelpingfriends #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/22/help-keep-my-free-writing-alive-with-donations/

In a weeklong journey leading up to my second cancer biopsy, I give my thoughts on what's happening with humor, love and truth.
#cancer #therapy #biopsy #friendships #Voodoo #Love #Chrisrmas #writerscommunity #healthmatters #lovemeanyways #understandingcancer #thefightisreal #gotlove #writer #health

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/19/my-second-cancer-biopsy-a-week-in-the-life/

In a weeklong journey leading up to my second cancer biopsy, I give my thoughts on what's happening with humor, love and truth.
#cancer #therapy #biopsy #friendships #Voodoo #Love #Chrisrmas #writerscommunity #healthmatters #lovemeanyways #understandingcancer #thefightisreal #gotlove #writer #health

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/19/my-second-cancer-biopsy-a-week-in-the-life/

In a weeklong journey leading up to my second cancer biopsy, I give my thoughts on what's happening with humor, love and truth.
#cancer #therapy #biopsy #friendships #Voodoo #Love #Chrisrmas #writerscommunity #healthmatters #lovemeanyways #understandingcancer #thefightisreal #gotlove #writer #health

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/19/my-second-cancer-biopsy-a-week-in-the-life/

In a weeklong journey leading up to my second cancer biopsy, I give my thoughts on what's happening with humor, love and truth.
#cancer #therapy #biopsy #friendships #Voodoo #Love #Chrisrmas #writerscommunity #healthmatters #lovemeanyways #understandingcancer #thefightisreal #gotlove #writer #health

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/19/my-second-cancer-biopsy-a-week-in-the-life/

In a weeklong journey leading up to my second cancer biopsy, I give my thoughts on what's happening with humor, love and truth.
#cancer #therapy #biopsy #friendships #Voodoo #Love #Chrisrmas #writerscommunity #healthmatters #lovemeanyways #understandingcancer #thefightisreal #gotlove #writer #health

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/19/my-second-cancer-biopsy-a-week-in-the-life/

In a weeklong journey leading up to my second cancer biopsy, I give my thoughts on what's happening with humor, love and truth.
#cancer #therapy #biopsy #friendships #Voodoo #Love #Chrisrmas #writerscommunity #healthmatters #lovemeanyways #understandingcancer #thefightisreal #gotlove #writer #health

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/19/my-second-cancer-biopsy-a-week-in-the-life/

In a weeklong journey leading up to my second cancer biopsy, I give my thoughts on what's happening with humor, love and truth.
#cancer #therapy #biopsy #friendships #Voodoo #Love #Chrisrmas #writerscommunity #healthmatters #lovemeanyways #understandingcancer #thefightisreal #gotlove #writer #health

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/19/my-second-cancer-biopsy-a-week-in-the-life/