I was talking to my 14 year old grandson on FaceTime and he started to cry - it broke my heart. I didn’t know what to say or do - my daughter hugged him and took the phone away but I hate what this is doing to them.
I’m normally a really positive person but not today.
I just seen his age and I think it’s hard for teenagers my grandson is sensitive too.I would have hated when I was that age always out.Not fair for them.
. It’s really hard when you see the impact on your grandson. No matter how hard I believe it’s important that he knows what’s happening. Whilst we want to protect the kindest is often being open. My mum suffered from cancer from 10 there were whispers and conversations suddenly stopping. Your mind races, thankfully my mum survived that round but controlling what to say but ensuring they feel involved. Your daughter comes across as a sensible and loving mum, download the Macmillan guide
get your daughter to read and lead any conversation. My heart goes out to you.
Oh MazLC how heartbreaking. I'm sending you a virtual hug x
We haven't got kids but all our family have so I do know a bit about how they are getting on. We have some nieces and nephews about the same age and my sisters tell me they are having terrible troubles. I think I feel more sorry for the kids than anyone else. How do they get that life back?
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