| Subject: |
|
The do's and don'ts when someone you know has a child diagnosed with cancer |
| Name: |
|
Kari Vassbotn |
| Date Posted: |
|
Jan 31, 08 - 1:07 AM |
| Email: |
|
kava@start.no |
| Website: |
|
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/sigridvhansen |
| Message: |
|
I thought it would be OK if we posted a do and don't list here. I think many people don't know what to say or how to react when your child is diagnosed - and I'm sure that all wilms-parents have good advice.
Here's my tips:
DO
- take contact with us. It's OK that you don't know what to say.
- Offer to do spesific chores to help out: Clean the house, showel snow, take siblings out on fun activities, ask what is needed or suggest yourself!
- ask: How are you dealing with this? Do you want to talk about what you're going through - or do you want to talk about something else?
- make it clear that you're there for the family.
Don't
- say "I know how you're feeling." You don't.
- stay away
- tell about everyone you know that has cancer
- find alternative suggestions for curing cancer - unless you're asked spesifically!
-------
I'm sure you all have more! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reply
Home
bravenet.com