Just something I wrote, I'm sure any English teacher would tear it apart as a 'poem'.
WHY is this “thing” in my daughters head?
Was it something I did? Or, something I said?
Did I feed her right? Did I treat her wrong?
Has it really been there all along?
For 14 years I have watched how she’s grown
I didn’t spot it, should I have known?
Just thought someone might like to see these pieces that have been in Wales' media this week, trying to raise awareness for the petition for more funding for brain tumour research in our corner of the world
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8473493.stm
Glad to report I am feeling better, and have done for a few days. I didnt get to talk to the Latch social worker as Holly was off school the day she was due and I didnt want her to know anything about it so I cancelled. So instead, I let it all out to a friend. I'd already warned her about my frustrations at people trying to say the right thing and it just making me feel worse - and not to use the word NORMAL! - I just…
I didnt go to work today. Have only been back 3 days but I couldnt face it. I cried all day instead. I did call in on the friend yesterday evening and tried to talk but I knew she wasnt getting it so I gave up. In people's efforts to help, try and make you feel better and NOT say the wrong they, they desperately try to clutch at straws and say positive things which really dont help. I just want someone to listen! I…
In fact, I'm not sure I am still. But I am a sad, frustrated, Mum of a beautiful 13 yr old with a (Insert your own swear-word here) brain tumour! (Astrocytoma)
At the moment, we are in the situation where my daughter has had x3** ops over the summer holiday - non of which have actually helped her - she has recovered well from them so is fortunate enough to be well enough to go to school and I return to work. However…
