close friend is near the end with CF
2007-01-20 10:27:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
As someone living with CF, I have had a few people I knew with the disease pass away. I would suggest the best way to grieve is to become involved in activities that promote awareness of CF and other respiratory illnesses, and to help with fundraising. Do this in memory of your friend, because it's a good way to honor them and they will feel good knowing they have helped others with a similar disease.
2007-01-20 21:54:35 · answer #1 · answered by Matt S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a good listener is the best thing you can do right now. This is important because those kids need to talk it out and have their own healing space. This could be converted bedroom or anywhere that you feel would be appropriate. Some people refer to it as the "cry space." Having others around is best when one is grieving, but if they want to be by themselves, you have to give them that right.
Keep encouraging them to keep up with their regular activities. This gives them a mental break, because grieving is hard. Ask them if they'd like to go for a walk? Or, whatever they like to do, provided its not always alone. Some kids talk better when they are actually doing something. Its worth a shot.
2007-01-20 11:09:53 · answer #2 · answered by Hoolia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let them experience it all. Everything. Don't shield them. Let them know as much as they want to know. IF they and the dying person wants, let them be there when the person dies.
Grief is very painful. However, preventing grief is even worse -- the damage is life-long. Do some basic research on grief, and be prepared for the mood swings, and learn to be firm but yet loving.
Grief counseling might be considered as well -- your funeral home knows of good sources for this.
2007-01-20 10:37:31 · answer #3 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spare the rod spoil the child
i think it is the age so every thing they do, it is part of them growing up.
some Pole just grow faster than the others but don't mind what they do but if they go off limit then show them who is the boss
2007-01-20 11:44:58 · answer #4 · answered by $$busco&& lemmin whoop ur a***££ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry about the situation.
I have a friend who lost her husband she was helped with her children by a foundation called Winston wish. it has been very helpful and they maintain contact
2007-01-20 10:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by Lorraine J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh thats a tough one. Seek professional help. Remember not to force the teen to "Get over it" too fast.
2007-01-20 10:30:22 · answer #6 · answered by kherome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time
patience
open-ness
offer counsiling, but they will prob reject it from the stereo typing.
2007-01-20 10:55:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋