Prepare the kids

[catherinewales]

My husband has been told he has upto a year to live. How do I prepare my kids 8&12 that their dad is going to die? My husband is 45 and he won't see his 47th birthday. My heart is broken but how do I prepare my children when I can't prepare myself 💔💔

So sad to read this post @catherinewales

I’ve used this charity in the past and they’ve been fantastic and even if you don’t live in the area, they have some excellent resources

https://seesaw.org.uk/

Hope this helps

Take care of yourself

This happened to me. My children's school was incredibly helpful and supportive. I would start there and go and see them.

They organised counselling in school before my OH's death and on afterwards. And set up a network of support for my son.

Sending you courage, energy and love.

I'm sorry - I was in the same position except my children were teenagers. Our McMillan nurse was an angel and I'm sorry yours is not more helpful. Marie Curie has a helpline so maybe give them a call.
I have to say it was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do - I'm sending you my love and best wishes

This is a charity quite near me. I know a family where the Mum died, 4 young kids left without a Mum. The Dad got a lot of support from the charity. livingon.org.uk/