Cancer doesnt just effect the person having surgery or undergoing treatment. Notably its ripple effect is far and reaching.

Read on as Rebecca, a young mother who was left behind, shares her expereince and as shown below, tells of the lasting impact it has on her heart.

“It’s ok to go.” “I love you bigger than the sky”. “It’s not good bye it’s see you later.”

Until the death of someone you love from cancer touches you, these words have no deeper or painful meaning.

I lost my little sister, not by blood but circumstance and family, in 2014. My son and her grew up as best friends. She told me “no more chemo, I’m done.” I felt like I got punched in the stomach when .

As a mom I understood. She was tired. She was so young, 19 and just not fair. And so full of life. Cancer robbed her of a future. She fought hard, but her body was done.

My son cried a million tears. And his heartbreak of loss was hard as a mom to watch.

Cancer is not fair. It does not discriminate. Young. Old. Rich. Poor. It’s hard to understand why cancer picks and chooses it’s survivors. But to know it’s not just the patient who is affected. Family. Friends and loved ones left behind, never forget.

Becky McKeown

Note: If you would like to share your own story, please connect with me through my contact page – I welcome your contributions. 

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