Having a brother or sibling with cancer
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the focus for the family is getting the sick child well. Brothers and sisters of the sick child feel the same emotions that their parents do (fear, anger, anxiety, depression) but may have difficulty talking about it in the midst of the crisis. Some manage well, but often, these kids find themselves alone, trying to deal with with the situation the best they can.
This site provides the brothers and sisters of the sick child a place to safely talk about their family situation, giving them a outlet to express their feelings. As a result, the secrets are revealed and healing can begin. Sharing their stories also helps other kids in similar situations to know they are not alone and that they to can survive their brother or sister’s illness.