Earlier this year I found out one of my parents has cancer. They told me on a Sunday. The next few days at school were rough because I didn't know how to feel. The cancer is serious, but I don't want to know what it is because it'll make me feel even worse than I already am.
My parent asked me and the rest of my family at home to not tell anyone. At school only one of my teachers know and they've been really supportive. My teacher knew I wasn't myself at school and asked me what was wrong, but my parent did say I could tell my teacher. I haven't told any of my friends or other teachers because I don't want them to treat me different. But a few of my close friends also know that I'm not myself. Somedays I feel okay and others I feel like i just want to curl up and cry.
It's been a really tough year for me and my family, a lot of unfortunate events happening around us.
Thank you to anyone who took the time to read this. I just wanted a place to vent.
Page updated 14 October 2016