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How to support my friend whose mom has Leukemia?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jun 15, 2023 | Replies (9)
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@tenleyv

Thank you for the suggestions. We are in middle school so I might not be able to take her out anywhere but I will definitely get her a journal.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 26, 2023

@tenleyv, I agree with @casey1329, you are a good and thoughtful friend. A journal is a great idea. You might also find more ideas in this guide:
- Support for Teens When a Family Member Has Cancer https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/caregiver-support/teens

Let's face it. When you're in middle school, all you want to think about is you, relationships, school and the future. Having to deal with a parent with serious illness wasn't in the plan. This is a big load for your friend and I'm glad that she has you. I might add one thing to the suggestions you've gotten so far. Allow your friend just to be a middle schooler. It's okay to talk about boys, laugh at Tik tok videos, and just forget too. You're somebody who gets it.

How is she doing?

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