My world fell apart. I conjured up the courage and contacted my closest friends. At first, they thought I was joking but the realisation soon came. Cancer affected everything. It put my education and career aspirations on hold, as my health became my top priority. I lost a lot of friends, but I quickly learned who my closest friends were, as they were the ones who kept me afloat. Cancer completely reshaped my perspective of life and taught me the value of time and the importance of cherishing the relationships that matter most to me - my relationship with my parents has never been stronger. Once my treatment finished it took me a while to get back on my feet. I still have a lot of fatigue, but if anything it powers me to keep going and improve myself. I received a phone call from Teens Unite asking me to come to a short break, where I could meet other people who had gone through the same as me. It completely opened my eyes - I met so many different and amazing people who I could talk to about cancer and even make dark jokes with. I have made so many great friends through Teens Unite, who I always see regularly and am super close with. The activities have given me confidence in my own abilities, making me want to strive further and try new things each day. I can’t explain with words how much I have been inspired by Teens Unite - they have made a huge impact in my life for the better and I am so thankful.