I’m visiting my terminally ill nephew today.

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Just that really. My nephew, who is 1,has been going through chemo for the last 7 months and we found out two nights ago that it’s not working anymore. It’s spread too much too rapidly. He’s been given a matter of weeks. We are a close family and all heartbroken. I truly thought there would be light at the end of a very long, dark tunnel. My sister in law, his mum, has said I can visit today. I can’t sleep for lots of different reasons. Not sure why I’m posting but it’s a weight on my mind and thought someone out there might have some guidance.

So sorry, life is devastatingly cruel at times.
If your nephew is awake play with him, sing to him etc. If hes asleep, talk and listen to his parents. Just your presence will bring some strength to them.
When we lost a young family member we talked very openly with our DC, it was very upsetting and lots if tears (still do) but they appreciated knowing and being able to grieve on their own way.
Sending you lots of hugs xx

I just wanted to say how sorry I am.

I'm so sorry

@Travelledtheworld has good advice. Also going forward take the lead from the parents too, some wish to more overtly Mark anniversaries than others. Don't use euphemisms with your children and if they struggle when the time comes you local children's hospice may be able to send a support worker out to talk to them, children are different to us adults though and are likely to be able to get on with their lives which can be upsetting for adults around them, dipping in and out of grief.

. For you all, so hard, so terrible and cruel. Take care

Take a couple of your own kids favourite books and share them with your nephew if you can. I think that would be a nice thing to do and might take the pressure off if there are moments where no-one quite knows what to say.

I'm so sorry, what terrible news for your family.

So so sorry OP