I don't exactly remember when it all started but all I remember was, I was about 8.
2010
My mum got the whole family, my brother, sister and my dad. She then began to cry. I ask what was happening but she was too upset to tell us, but I knew from the start of the meeting something was seriously wrong. My siblings looked worried and I was just completely confused.
Breast cancer: I didn't really get it at first but I got a book that helped me understand, it's name is "Mummy's Lump", I still have the book to this day and even at 17 I reread it and remember the day she told us the horrifying truth. I didn't know how to react a first but then I found out that my mother could DIE! That hit me as an 8 year old as my mother I love could die before I see my double digits.
8 years old and my mum was diagnosed with fucking breast cancer!
I hid the fact I was destroying inside because I couldn't let my mum see how I was really feeling, it would break her heart. I needed to encourage her she could beat it. I made sure to make her laugh everyday so that she could see the brighter side of life. I had to quit swimming as my mum couldn't provide an income anymore but I didn't mind as I was doing this for her - I would've done anything to make her life easier.
So my mum went through cancer and I had to grow up quick, not knowing that I was slowly failing into depression. She was in and out of hospital; drained from all the treatment, I could see she needed a pick me up so I carried of smiling when I was with her as I couldn't let her down. During this time we got a little Jack Russell - his name is Jasper and he's the cutest doggo ever!
The most memorable time of this was when my mum asked the dog "What's mummy got?" and my sister replied with "Cancer". Now a normal person would be annoyed at that however my mother isn't normal and she fell on the floor crying with laughter.
After a couple of years she'd finally beaten the beast inside her!!!!!!!!! Whoooooooooo!
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My Life & How I Came To Have Depression
Non-FictionPlease hear me out! So many people have depression and I want to share my story of what has trigger my depression. It's not too detailed as I was young and can't remember the beginning of it but I think my story needs to be heard. Thank you for rea...
