This week, author, Marissa Henley joins us to discuss her story of surviving a cancer diagnosis as a young mom and what it looks like to love a friend through cancer or any other longterm illness. Marissa is the author of Loving Your Friend Through Cancer: Moving Beyond "I'm Sorry" to Meaningful Support.

Marissa is a survivor of a rare cancer who writes about faith, friendship, motherhood and cancer at www.marissahenley.com. Most days, you'll find her drinking a latte while shuttling her three kids around in a minivan, wondering if the dog will ever learn to stay and if she'll ever love cooking as much as her husband loves eating.