As a parent facing a breast cancer diagnosis, one of the toughest hurdles is finding the right way to talk to your children. You want to be truthful, yet shield their young hearts from unnecessary fear. This very challenge led me to write “BK’s Mommy Has Breast Cancer.” Drawing from my own experience navigating this journey with my then 7-year-old son, BK, I created this book as the invaluable resource…
TELLING YOUR KIDS ABOUT YOUR BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS
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Building a Safe Bubble: Protecting Your Kids During Your Breast Cancer Journey
When I received my breast cancer diagnosis, my world tilted on its axis. But amidst the whirlwind of appointments, treatments, and emotions, my biggest concern were my children. They were 7, 9, and 12 at the time – old enough to sense something was wrong,…