I was 23 years old when my world got turned upside down. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Brain Cancer.
My treatment plan consisted of 2 brain surgeries, radiotherapy and chemotherapy where I lost my hair and gained a lot of weight from steroid medication. Looking in the mirror, I didn't recognise myself. That wasn't me. That's not who I am.
My confidence was shattered and my immune system was so low that I only left the house for hospital appointments. My friends would come to visit me at home but it's difficult to understand something that you havn't been through yourself. I found myself not talking about the issues that I was going through.
Joining Teens Unite changed my life. It gave me the opportunity to meet people who had gone through the same things as me - from scars to hospital and treatment stories.
Teens Unite gave me back my confidence and helped me be me again. Attending events through the charity made me forget, even if it was only for a little while. The people I met through the charity have become lifelong friends and I couldnt have done it without this great charity.
Teens Unite helps people like me come together with others who have been in the same situation.
I have now been in remission for 3 years and still going strong. Thank you Teens Unite.
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I needed help and that's where Teens Unite came in. I believe that everything happens for a reason, and the reason I met Teens Unite was to save my life.
With Teens Unite, I finally realised that I could climb out of this massive hole that I had been digging because I wasn't alone anymore.
If it wasn't for Teens Unite, I wouldn't be where I am now. They have been really supportive and given me the strength to push myself and not give up.
Volunteering with Teens Unite has changed my personality and outlook on life. When I hear all the amazing things the teens say about Teens Unite, I can tell they mean every word.
Teens Unite isn't just a charity to me, it was the beginning of restarting my life.
When Elliot started receiving the support of Teens Unite, I could see a change in him straightaway. His outlook on life was becoming positive again and I gained strength from seeing my little boy accepting what had happened and starting to move forward.
I needed help and that's where Teens Unite came in. I believe that everything happens for a reason, and the reason I met Teens Unite was to save my life.
With Teens Unite, I finally realised that I could climb out of this massive hole that I had been digging because I wasn't alone anymore.
If it wasn't for Teens Unite, I wouldn't be where I am now. They have been really supportive and given me the strength to push myself and not give up.
Volunteering with Teens Unite has changed my personality and outlook on life. When I hear all the amazing things the teens say about Teens Unite, I can tell they mean every word.
Teens Unite isn't just a charity to me, it was the beginning of restarting my life.
When Elliot started receiving the support of Teens Unite, I could see a change in him straightaway. His outlook on life was becoming positive again and I gained strength from seeing my little boy accepting what had happened and starting to move forward.
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