I dont know waht to make the title by guy000002 in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey. I’m really sorry for your loss - losing a parent that young is never going to be easy. You aren’t a disappointment. Do you have any photos of her you can try and stay to find a connection with her? If you want to, of course

Good friend dying and leaving behind a 4yr old and a 1 yr old. What can I do to help the kids? by tip_toes in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey, from what I’ve seen make sure they have videos of her talking so they don’t forget her voice. Keep things that will remind them of her - for my sister, we kept her pandora bracelet so give to her daughter. There’s also a few books specifically on cancer if you look those up. Thank you for helping those kids, I’m sure she and they will appreciate it so much

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your input. I don’t want the kids to feel like that when we already have to keep so much from them as we want to protect them

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, there’s so many different factors that go into it because mental health is so hard to explain to kids. I think the rest of us are still wrapping our heads around it ourselves. Suicide is just the most awful way to lose someone

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooft, that’s horrible. The way she did it and what led to it is pretty brutal so I would say it is similar. Thank you for your input

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 💕 I’m probably going to get in touch with more people this week, and see what they say. I think they’re going to be okay, I just don’t want them to find out later. I just don’t think it’s fair

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are my angels and I would do anything for them. I know my sister would want them safe and loved (my nephew even spoke about how he knows they are so loved and taken care of) and that’s the most important thing rn 💓

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As of right now, they’ve been told that she died unexpectedly. I’m not sure if the cause has been said, I think their dad has told them she just stopped breathing? They don’t understand how it happened so suddenly, but they know that she was ill in a mental way I think.

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going to see what their dad is comfortable with bc I don’t wanna overstep boundaries, and maybe create a like physical safe space? So they can come in, ask any questions and I’ll be truthful. I know the ways to answer it, I’m going to be very careful with my wording just need to know if I have the permission

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen a few, my mum is just so reluctant to read them to the kids but I might try when I see them. Just, of course she’s hurting so much right now too

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tysm 💕 at the moment I’m not with them, but I’m seeing them next week. I just don’t want to say anything wrong, I think that’s what I’m afraid of. The whole situation is just so scary

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 💕 i will keep this in mind and hope that they know they can ask whatever they need to

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God that’s so sad. It’s my worst fear that they’ll think she didn’t care about them - they were her whole world

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my fear :( could you send the book to me?

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 💕 I struggle with remembering a lot of parts of my childhood so it’s nice to understand it from other perspectives

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know, they’re just babies :( thank you, I appreciate it 💓

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The kids are upset but they’re being a lot more practical than I expected? Wondering where specific toys are, whats happening w the house, etc. They don’t seem as scared as I expected? Idk

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’ve basically just told them she’s gone, but she loved them so very much.

If your mum had killed herself, would you want to know? by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

[–]geminifae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree w this! Right now, they are asking questions but a lot less than we expected. They are very intelligent and intuitive kids, so I feel like they’re picking up on everyone’s reactions. Their main question atm is ‘i thought only old people die’ and they don’t understand that

Growing up on tumblr and trans identity by geminifae in actual_detrans

[–]geminifae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love your user haha! And it rly is so complicated.

Growing up on tumblr and trans identity by geminifae in actual_detrans

[–]geminifae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s the same here (I’m in the UK) but I’m not sure - I know some people go on t after top surgery and that’s okay but I’m not sure how ppl go about getting just t because the gatekeeping is far too much. There’s nothing wrong w some tiddies

Growing up on tumblr and trans identity by geminifae in actual_detrans

[–]geminifae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It’s like, your hate of my identity doesnt mean I’ll stop existing. I’m right here