How do I tell ds that I'm seriously ill?

[difficultpickle]

I have a very rare form of cancer for which I will need a bone marrow transplant. Ds (9) was diagnosed with severe anxiety recently and one of the issues causing his anxiety is me being ill. What is the best way of telling him what is wrong with me?

Hey pickle
how's it going?

Not great unfortunately. I think the complete lack of control is difficult for me.

Perhaps it's like that actors' game where you allow yourself to fall backwards and trust others to catch you?

I don't know - I've never dared to try it.

You know can't control the illness - is there some other aspect that you want to be able to pin down?