Hey Britt, WOW...it's hard enough being 16 and juggling school, friends and hormones but a sick dad as well is definitely not easy. I hope that you have a good friend who you can talk to and share with, other than this website. A physical hug can be such a great healer. It is important that you do not take anything that your dad says personally or to heart when he is angry or in pain. I know this is a very difficult thing to do especially at your age when you are influenced both positively and negatively by the words and actions of those closest to you. Hang in there...one day at a time... it may seem long but soon you will realise that a few days have passed and then even weeks, and you have coped. See this as encouragement. Imagine how your mother and other siblings must feel. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Speak with a school counsellor, another adult that you trust or even your GP. ... View more

Hey Supportivedaughter, i'm new to this aswell, it's taken me a while to decide to join a support group. we have similar situations! my dad was diagnosed with cancer twice while I was going through school, I wish I had people to talk to about it, my friends at the time didn't have a clue what I was going through and it just got harder as the years went on. i'm so sorry to hear about your mum and my thoughts are with you and I'm here if you ever feel like talking to someone 🙂 ... View more