Sibling Voices
Siblings share their thoughts about their parents during their journey as a brother or sister of a child with cancer.
"After my sister got home from the hospital and was going the rest of the treatment outpatient, we each got weekly parent time. One week I’d go with my dad and the next week I’d go with my mom on an outing of my choice. We’d do whatever I wanted for two hours! Usually, I just chose normal stuff like playing in the park, walking on the beach or eating fast food. It was great to find time in the day to cuddle and laugh with my mom or dad."
-Alison L.
"I spent my 12th birthday in the hospital with the rest of my family. My brother was still going through treatment, but my mom made my birthday special for me. She had a cake and balloons for me and everyone sang. It really made me feel special."
-Jake L.
"After going through my brother’s cancer, my family has come to realize what is truly important. We now make time every night to sit down and have a family dinner together."
-Brianna C.
"Cancer affects everyone in the home, not just the cancer patient. A significant loss for me was when my mom was unable to attend my annual dance recital for the first time in years. Families diagnosed with caner suffer many losses, including day to day happenings that otherwise may be overlooked."
-Taylor R.
"I remember the night my brother was diagnosed as the first time seeing tears roll down the face of my rock hard dad. I knew it must have been serious if the toughest guy I knew could shed a tear along side my mom."
-Shawna M.