Learning I had ovarian cancer

When I got the results of my pap smear, I was devastated. I had always wanted to have children but knew it was too late. What I wasn't prepared for was the news that I had cancer. Now I didn't even know how much longer I had to live. I cried and cried. When I had calmed down enough to call my parents, they were so devastated I had to console them. They insisted on coming out to be with me and take care of me. But for some reason, I insisted on dealing with it alone. I didn't consider it bravery. I just wanted to be alone.