This section was designed by teens in collaboration with licensed social workers,
psychologists, and counselors. We hope to help you identify the feelings you may be
experiencing, let you know that you are not alone, and to give you positive ways to cope.
We realize that not all suggestions will be helpful to each individual,
but we are confident that you will find something that can help you
with where you are at right now.
      
| Hope • ful (adj). 1. Having or manifesting hope. 2. Inspiring hope; promising |
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Hope is not a noun it is a verb! It is not something you can have taken away but
something you choose to do. The following are ways to hope:
*hope you make every day count
*hope that your loved one will have a pain-free day both physically and mentally
*hope that you will have courage to share your true feelings with someone
*hope that others will attempt to understand how you are feeling
*hope that you will remain patient with those who don't understand what a
real problem is
*hope that cancer will be a thing of the past and that it will stay out of your future
*hope that your faith will be increased
*hope that no matter what your loved one is told, you will never let go of your belief in
miracles
*hope that your empathy takes over your sympathy
*hope that you can learn to walk in your loved ones shoes and understand what they are
going through
*hope that your fear is replaced with peace
*hope that your anger will be controlled
*hope that you will never let go of your sense of humor (sometimes laughter is the only
thing that gets you through the moment)
*hope that you can put to use all the good things cancer has taught you
*hope that you will not put off telling others what they mean to you
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*Check the "Breakthroughs" link on this site and read about all the advances
being made in the fight against cancer.
*Know that there are millions of cancer survivors living normal lives today
*Participate in a cancer related fundraiser, or start your own
*Read bible verses that encourage hope
*Connect with other teens who have seen a loved one through his or her
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Kendall, 18
My uncle was diagnosed with multiple myeloma three years ago. My mom spent a lot of time traveling back and forth to Chicago, where my uncle lives. I felt guilty wishing she were at home with me when my uncle needed her more.
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This is a Gems of Hope Inc. program designed and developed by teenagers.
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