How to cope

The last thing I wanted for my second speech was for it to be as sad and as hard on me as my first speech was. So I tried to make it one of hope.  That though cancer is a scary diagnose you can pull through it and any other stress placed on you. When I was finished I wasn’t sure if it came out right so I didn’t even look at my feedback papers till I got home….all I can say is thank you. Again my fellow classmates were supportive and caring.

I’ve learned that I can give a speech even though I hate to be the center of attention. Speech class has most definitely taught me that we ourselves are our own harshest critics.

Christina

My first speech – “A Letter to My Birth Father”

The day I gave my speech I was shaking like a leaf in a strong wind. Through tear filled eyes I read a letter that I had written to my birth father who laid dying in the hospital. I was concerned that the class would think I was cold and heartless. But,  all that I had written was truth as far as I know it to be.

When I was through with my speech the class all clapped and I got all my fellow classmates’ feedback. It was all positive, telling me how strong they think I am. Some had hoped that I could forgive him. And to that I say that is exactly what I did. The very next day I went to the hospital and said my goodbyes, feeling better that I had shared my story with the class, I was able to tell him I forgave him for never being there for me.

I know this is a speech class not therapy but that day was very therapeutic for me. Just wanna say thank you to Candee and my fellow classmates for the kind feedback.

Christina