Some questions your children may ask
What about me?
What will happen to me? Am I going to die too? Will other people I love die too?
What about you?
Will I see you again? What happens to your body? Where do you go? Does it hurt? Why does it have to happen? Is it a punishment? Is it my fault?
Will I get your illness?
It may help to anticipate questions and to think about how you want to respond. There is no one right way – it will depend on your philosophy of life and beliefs. However, perhaps what is most important is that your children feel able to talk about their concerns and questions, and their feelings are taken seriously