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kmakm
7 years agoMember
I agree with that @Sister. My sister-in-law did too.
Your family has suffered a great deal and I am so sorry that all of you have had to go through that. Our society seems to 'hide' death but for many that's not really true, is it?
When my sister died we spoke to several social workers and psychologists and they told us that there is evidence that for most kids experiencing loss early makes them into more empathetic young adults. I suppose it depends on how the trauma and grieving is handled.
I have tried a handful of times to explain what's going on with my treatment to my niece and nephew. The latter (12) most recently rolled his eyes, interrupted me with "Aunty Katy, there's nothing we don't know about chemotherapy, you don't have to explain". It was both funny and sad.
Your family has suffered a great deal and I am so sorry that all of you have had to go through that. Our society seems to 'hide' death but for many that's not really true, is it?
When my sister died we spoke to several social workers and psychologists and they told us that there is evidence that for most kids experiencing loss early makes them into more empathetic young adults. I suppose it depends on how the trauma and grieving is handled.
I have tried a handful of times to explain what's going on with my treatment to my niece and nephew. The latter (12) most recently rolled his eyes, interrupted me with "Aunty Katy, there's nothing we don't know about chemotherapy, you don't have to explain". It was both funny and sad.