Posted by kirsten in NY on 9/26/2006, 2:43 pm, in reply to "How and when to tell the kids" Go thru some of the postings on this board and on the Grief board and read what Jeff has written. I think you will find comfort and help through his postings. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 and a recurrence to the bones in 2004, so I can totally relate to your wife. You are in my thoughts and prayers. No children should have to go thru this. My son is 12 now and every day I pray that I can keep living for him. You will find the people here the kindest, most sincere - and honest - people in the world. I would not be here today if it weren't for these support boards.
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First of all- you came to the right place. You have to do what is right for you. A gentleman by the name of 'Jeff' recently went thru this here. They told Katie (who is 7) right about at the same point that you are. They made the decision to let Katie see what her mom was going thru and let her spend as much time as possible with her. Katie was able to ask questions and grieve right along with the adults. For Katie, this has worked very well. I don't know your kids. Believe me, I don't envy you... I know that Jeff and Jill both sat down to talk to Katie. Jill was the one who told her- by looking straight into Katie's eyes. Jeff said it was the hardest thing he's ever witnessed.
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