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One Day at a Time: When your child isn’t going to get better
When your child isn’t going to get better is an eleven-page booklet written using the real experiences of bereaved parents.
This booklet is part of the One Day at a Time series, adapted from CLIC Sargent by Redkite. This series includes:
There may come a time when you are told that your child isn’t going to get better and that they are going to die. This is one of the hardest things you will ever have to deal with and it is impossible to say how you will react.
You are likely to experience powerful emotions with this news and you may have lots of questions. It is important to know that there is no right or wrong way to grieve, only your way. You also need to know that you don’t need to cope with this alone.
If you need support, or if you just need to talk, speak to someone in the team caring for your child or contact a specialist organisation such as Redkite.
It is likely you will have many questions. Some will come straight away and others when you have had time to think, to talk to close family and friends and consider your personal situation.
You may feel overwhelmed and helpless. The team caring for you and your child can support you and help you to understand more about the decisions and choices ahead of you. Having a good understanding will help you to make decisions that are right for you and for your family.
Here are some common questions parents and carers ask and some suggestions and options for you to think about.
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