![]() ![]() The impact of having these conversations with family and friends can be mixed. Try to encourage children to enjoy themselves and not feel guilty about what’s happened. Children can sometimes blame themselves for someone close to them getting ill and as Sian mentions, they can try to ‘bargain’ things out of happening.įor example, if they’re well behaved or go to bed on time, the person may not die. It can also be helpful to have a think of who may be present and who will actually start the conversation, so it’s less overwhelming when it actually comes to it.Įncourage them to continue with their life as normalĪs Sian says “children can often sense that something is wrong, and like to be included”. For example, somewhere quiet and free from interruptions where you have lots of time to chat may work best. Think about where you’d like to be when you have this conversation with children. Think about where to have the conversation It can be easier for children to process the information if they feel properly prepared for it. We suggest starting the conversation by asking how they’re feeling and if they are ready for the conversation. It can be more difficult to have these conversations if you assume they know something they don’t, and it’s always best to try to explain it properly. If you’re unsure about how much your child may know about being poorly or dying, you could start the conversation by asking them what they may know about it, and take the conversation from there. Think about the age of the child and how much they already know Don’t forget, you’re not alone and there are people who can support you. Speak to the Information and Support team on the Macmillan Support line too their team is full of experts with a lot of knowledge and brilliant insights and they are a great source of support for people going through this. Your healthcare team will be able to help you with important information and questions your children may ask. Here are a few things Sian has suggestion, which may make speaking to your children about this a bit less overwhelming: If someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer and you’re supporting them through it, our guide here will be the best place to startĪnd if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer and you’re looking for tips on how to talk about it with your loved ones, this guide is for you ![]() If you're wondering how to explain a loved one’s cancer diagnosis to children or your own diagnosis, keep reading the guide below Our guides will help take you through how to have these difficult conversations with loved ones and why they can be so important to have. Sian works on Macmillan’s support line, helping people who are going through cancer or supporting the loved ones who are caring for them. We worked closely with Sian Robinson, one of Macmillan’s incredible Support Line Service Knowledge Specialists to put together a series of three guides. A big part of that is helping people have often difficult and overwhelming conversations with their families about death. We’re working hard every day to help people through some of life’s toughest times. And we’ve seen first hand that when we don’t talk about death, it can make grief a lot harder to deal with.Īt Farewill, our mission is to change the way the world deals with death. That’s why a lot of people die without talking about what happens when they’re gone. And opening up conversations with your loved ones about end of life plans can be daunting. ![]()
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