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[quote=Anonymous]OP, in my job (therapist) I work with so many people who had dealt with the death of a parent or other close family member from cancer. I myself lost my own mother to cancer when I was 14. I truly sympathize and wish your family the best. I'm not sure I have any advice, but here's what I've observed... families that were close, loving and found a way to talk honestly about the cancer and what they were going through (without being traumatically overwhelming) usually result in children that are better able to deal with the loss. My family wasn't so great at talking about my mom's cancer, and my dad was especially unaware with how to deal with it. Other people I've talked to professionally and personally have been luckier. Their families made an unbearable time more bearable by being more honest and open with their kids. You seem like good parents. That will help a lot. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers for healing. [/quote]
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