In this episode of "Love Talk Live," I interview Laura Lang-Ree. Laura is a childhood cancer parent who is dedicated to helping couples and families work through the stress that cancer can cause. and she helps people find a way to stay in love! Laura is a voice for these parents in the trenches, providing resources and education to help them navigate their own health crises and come out stronger than ever. Laura is also the Director of Performing Arts at an independent K-12 school in California. She’s a teacher, performer and works with the Make-A-Wish Foundation as the voice for their national training program. She writes articles and creates podcasts to empower parents of kids in crisis for Elephants and Tea, Fear to Freedom, and Curtco Media. Her three daughters - including Cecilia - are grown and thriving and she and her husband are loving their second honeymoon. Laura is currently shopping for agents for her groundbreaking book, THRU THE FIRE: A Compassionate Guide for Surviving Your Child’s Terrifying, Life-Threatening Illness with Your Identity, Your Family, and Your Relationships in Tact. Topics Discussed: Inspiration for keeping relationships healthy Concrete strategies for becoming strong advocates for their child’s treatment plan and new family routines amidst crisis Salient and relatable examples of what works, what doesn't, and why Permission to put yourself first on the never-ending to-do list