Liv - 16 years old

A few weeks ago my brother (age 27) came to my room and told me that his second brain tumour is getting worse and there was nothing the doctors could do

A few weeks ago my brother (age 27) came to my room and told me that his second brain tumour is getting worse and there was nothing the doctors could do, he told me he wouldn't be here next year. My heart just shattered. I had no idea what to say or do. I already knew he had a brain tumour which went, but another small one came back, but he had this new news today after being to the hospital.

This time I knew it would be harder for me to cope, I already have difficulty telling my parents or any friends whats really going through my mind, as I was never brought up to do that. My mum was ill when I was little so I'm not really close with my mum in ways I want to be, so I've found it difficult to talk to people.

I know there's other people like me and I know its hard to get it out of your system, like you just want to tell someone before you explode. Now I've got it even worse. My brother is like my best friend and was the only one I would talk to the most about things, now that I know he won't be here soon it kills me. But I know I will find a way to cope and other people will too.

Page updated 5 November 2015