Journal+2

1) How did you react when you first found out he had cancer? I was shocked I didn't know what to think. I was very worried about my father. 2) What were the reactions of everyone else in the family? My sister and mom reacted with more emotion because the understood the seriousness of the situation. 3) What have you learned about the cancer? I haven't thought about learning about it or anything and did not research the subject. 4) How did you cope with this sudden announcement? I did what everyone else did and cried and gave lots of hugs. 5) How did you respond to his treatments and what did you think about them? I thought they were weird and to much like science fiction especially when he did radiation therapy. 6) How have you been changed by this, emotionally and physically? It made me realize from the beginning that this world isn't perfect and it made me sad for a couple years after. It didn't really effect me physically. 7) Has anything good come out of this experience? My mom has gotten a job and has become a very strong woman even though she was before. We now live closer to our family which makes us a close. 8) Do you believe you are forever changed by this event? Yes because there are things I'll miss out in on life because of not having a father. 9) What was the toughest part for you? Seeing my mom and sister so sad and depressed and not fully comprehending what was going on. 10) Have you researched this topic? I haven't really researched the topic because I haven't really thought about it or wondered how other people are affected by it and what they do.