On this episode of Sips with Survivors, Randalynn takes the show solo.  She will dive into how she shared that she was sick and that she had cancer with her then 3 and 7 year old children. 

She shares when she decided she needed to tell them she was sick, how much she wanted to tell them and exactly what she would share with them. Navigating all of this as a divorced mom, she had to share with her family and her ex-husband. Randalynn wanted them all to understand what the kids knew, how it should be communicated and when they needed to let her know. 

If you or anyone you know is ever diagnosed with a severe illness like cancer, think abut the following when you need to share with your children: 

Who needs to know? 

What do they and your children need to know? 

When do they need to know it?

Communication and understanding when it came to all those involved was key. Think about those that your children are in constant contact with besides you. One key component Randalynn realized, were their teachers. These are people that may not be close to you, but they spend a majority of the day with your children. They should have some understanding of what may be happening at home and how this may impact the kids, as well as you as a parent. Teachers really can be a key to how your children deal with your diagnosis.  

Randalynn reminds us, and her kids that Everything is Understandable 

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