Thursday, February 12, 2026

Lessons from a Hot Tub

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Lessons from a Hot Tub
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope & Healing for Your Breast Cancer Journey
By Anne Marie Bennett

A few years ago, when I was recovering from nine months of surgeries and treatments for breast cancer, I attended a four-day retreat at Kripalu in Lenox, Massachusetts specifically for women living with breast cancer. My life had gotten somewhat back to "normal." I was working and writing again, my hair was growing back, the lumpectomy scars were fading, and my recent mammograms were clear. But I was still feeling scarred on the inside. There was an indefinable dreary haze hovering over me and I longed to be rid of it.

In addition, I was feeling far from beautiful. My scarred and slightly deformed left breast had totally disrupted any good feelings I'd once had about my body, not to mention the weight I'd gained from comfort eating during the treatments. (Keep reading)

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(Dog holding green toothbrush in mouth) Did you know 80% of dogs and 70% of cats will have some form of dental disease before age three?

February is Pet Dental Health Month. Did you know dental health is a key part of your pet's overall well-being? Healthy teeth and gums help support fresh breath, comfortable eating, and a happier, healthier life.

Regular brushing, crunchy treats, and quality nutrition can make a big difference in keeping smiles bright — inside and out. This month (and every month), take a moment to check your pet's teeth and show their smile some extra love.

 

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Every kind of pet imaginable is inside these pages! For readers of all ages, we've got so much fun for you in this gift of 101 entertaining stories! This is pure fun.

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