keep it to yourself

Not disclosing personal beliefs about their cancer

I was too embarrassed to disclose this to anyone for a while. I did tell my girlfriend and she thought my not believing in God, that this was my punishment. I now don't tell anyone and keep all side effects to myself. After five years it's still my secret, no one the wiser.

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