10 Things Not To Say to a Mom Of a Chronically Ill Child

"If I could, I would choose ignorance and health over experiential wisdom, unfortunately, in his life and his death, I've learned big lessons about how to support other parents of chronically ill children, what to say, and even more so, what not to say."

People mean to be kind and comforting and do not realize how painful their attempts to be reassuring can be.  Instead of "don't worry," "have faith," "you're so strong," just, "can I get you anything?" or sit quietly and let them talk.



10 Things Not To Say to a Mom Of a Chronically Ill Child