As a survivor myself I think I can totally understand what you are saying…sometimes nearing the end of cancer treatment can be even more stressful than when you begin. I think that’s because life just feels so far removed from what you used to know. Then the idea of figuring it all out after its ‘over’ well, that’s just plain overwhelming.

You didn’t leave your first name but I want you to know you are not alone. Lots of people get it- and I’m one of them.

I would say for one part of your question- what to do- well, you’re doing it.
You’re searching for the wisdom of others and looking for a way to feel better about it. That is a first step and a big one – at that.

Here’s a thought- I don’t know if you ever video chat but perhaps you might be interested in a little cool thing we’re doing here at TLC. Follow Teens Living with Cancer on Google+ and perhaps you could join us sometime for a video chat. We’ve done only 2 such chats so far but last time we had 3 survivors here in the center and 3 joining us online.

Next week Tuesday 3/5 in the evening. You game?
Email me at leah@teenslivingwithcancer.org if you think it might be worth a try!

Leah Shearer
TLC Program Coordinator
Rochester NY