Caitlin – New Mexico
| Caitlin recalls her friends not believing that she had cancer, and that they did not have a very good reaction. Caitlin was isolated from her friends, and began feeling angry towards her situation. After this, she changed her angry or negative emotions into happiness, which improved her mindset. Her support group friends made her feel like she was part of a family and like she had someone to talk to. |
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