by Laura

My mum was told she has cancer and I didn’t really understand how serious it was.

I’m starting to realise. Today was the day she had her last chemo and that was a real delight.

Sometimes she’d get moody and shout but I have to get use to it.

My life didn’t really change but I had to hold my head up high and try not to think about it.

Sometimes I’d cry and then say 'why my mum' and stuff like that but now I realise I’m not going through half of what she is.

If you ever experience this, talk to someone - it really helps.

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