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Finding A Way Forward

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     When faced with cancer, mental health issues or debilitating pain some people will look beyond the traditional methods to cope. For those looking into non-traditional methods or therapies there are many options. For example green therapy (nature therapy), creative therapy, equine therapy and more. While many insurance companies do not recognize non-traditional therapies, people will find a way.      Three people facing different situations were willing to discuss what they went through and what has helped them reach beyond the diagnosis or situation.  Cheri Baker Cheri Baker with daughter Sam      Cheri Baker was just 36 when she received her diagnosis. As a wife, mother of three and an occupational therapist by trade, the diagnosis was not expected. In early 2016, previously having found a lump (diagnosed as a clogged milk duct), she was not too worried, but continued tendon pain gave her cause to visit the doctor. In May 2016, Baker received her diagnosi