4. How am I feeling?

During this time, you may feel lots of different emotions.

Take five minutes to reflect on your feelings about your child’s treatment ending. It might be helpful to write these down.

It is normal to feel a whole range of emotions. Some of them will be difficult, but if any become particularly overwhelming or start influencing your day-to-day life it might be worth speaking to someone. If you are unsure about how you are feeling and if you need support you can complete a self-assessment of mood and well-being on the NHS website. You can also get advice on what might help.

(You will find a link to this NHS tool within the "Resources" section of this reusable learning object)

1. Happiness
2. Joy
3. Freedom
4. Relief
5. Fear
6. Loneliness
7. Overwhelmed
8. Confused
9. Fatigued
10. Excited
11. Hopeful
12. Shocked
13. Loss
14. Depressed
15. Anxious
16. Shame
17. Grief
18. Uncertain
19. Guilty
20. “Memories flood back”
21. Adjusting
22. Questioning how I feel

Here are some of the reasons mentioned by other parents: