In just 1 month my sister has gone from being diagnosed with stage 4, to being at the very end of life. She is 43 and has a 2 year old son.
We are hoping that she will go into a hospice today.
What should we say to her son (he is 3 in Dec)....should we talk about how mummy is going away to die? Everything i read says to be simpe and open.
Should he visit her in the hospice? I think she really is in the last days now, her mental capacity has deteriorated raplidly.
Is there anyone here who can offer me advice or point me in the direction of a professional who can?
This is the worst possible thing i could ever imagine writing.
I’m only new here as I’ve just been diagnosed myself but I found this pdf useful when I had to tell my kids the other day. It’s a bit long but you can fish out what you need for your required age of child.
I’m really sad to hear about your sister. Her story really resonates with me as I’m turning 43 in a couple of months. Wish you and your family well as you face each day as it comes.
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