My brain tumor consumed my life from age 11 on until now, age 38. I finished all of my treatment by age 12 and I was trying to adjust to my new world, the limited world where I couldn't run anymore, the world where the monkey bars were difficult to maneuver, the world where I couldn't swim well and the world where I could no longer do a cartwheel or even a somersault. I also had difficulty in school. I'm not sure if I created the stress or I just couldn't understand. I'd gladly take my old…

I can't believe that I have found a support group for people who have experienced benign brain tumours! Over the past 31 years I have had three benign tumors removed surgically, and in all that time I have not had the opportunty to share my experiences with anyone else who has also been through anything like that. It has been a very lonely journey. Not having anyone to compare notes with, I have often wondered if my problems are "all in my head". Now, as I have read what others have written,…