Hi
I’m only 18 and my family has just found out grandma has cancer and has a few months left at best. I’m usually very laughy, jokey and very sarcastic especially with my two little brothers who are 11 and almost 9 and have mild autism and ADHD. I’m still having a laugh with them but inside I feel like curling myself into a ball under my duvet and hibernating does anyone know how to look after younger siblings while someone you love is dying and also how do I keep going after grandma passes away??
Hi @lizzie2003,
Sorry to hear about your grandma though good to hear that your family have been open about this. I can be really difficult for some to even mention the word - there is quite a good book Secret C: Straight Talking about Cancer by Julie A. Stokes that can help you might be able to get a copy from your local library. We also have a guide on here Talking to children and teenagers that might help the whole family.
In terms of carrying on - what would your grandma want for you - she sounds like a very strong lady and I am sure the biggest tribute you could pay would be when you look at what you have achieved at the end of the day and you think grandma would be proud of me.
<<hugs>>
Steve
