coping with losing my sister

I don't really know where to start. I'm 16, and i never thought i'd come to this wesbite to cope. But i'm really struggling. Last March i lost my beautiful 3 year old sister to Leukemia, and i'm still not coping. I've had my own cancer scares (biopsies on my left breast) and i currently have a lump under my armpit which is slightly worrying me. I just don't know how to cope with losing her. I get these recurring nightmares of her in chemotherapy, but they seem so real. Is this normal, or do i need help? I just feel so alone so much. Sorry for the long paragraph, i just need someone to talk to- anyone.

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Sunshine although I'm really sorry about your sister.

    I can't begin to understand what you are going through at the moment but I want you to know you are not alone as our members have also gone through the pain of losing a loved one to cancer so will understand how you're feeling and will hopefully be along soon to offer their support and advice. 

    I'm not sure if you've spoken to your family about this but do try to open up to them if you can as I'm sure they will want to do everything in their power to help you cope with your grief. Having said that I know how difficult that can be so if you don't feel comfortable doing this, that's o.k, as there are other online platforms that you can get support from and talk to others of a similar age about what you're going through. 

    Grief Encounter and HopeAgain help young people who are coping with loss and The Mix offer emotional support and advice to young people aged between 13 and 25 and have an online discussion board just like this forum where you can chat with others who are going through similar situations. 

    This journey is tough so be kind to yourself and try to take things one day at a time.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator