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Originally Posted by ILG
I apologize. I missed the part where you said she is unconscious. I also didn't realize your girlfriend is also upset. I wonder how your son feels? I wonder if he would want to say goodbye or if he would rather not. Different people think differently. I think it is important to not make a big deal about saying goodbye in either case. Anyway, you're in a tough spot. I 'll keep you in my prayers.
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When I explained the situation he cried. I then told him that I was going to see her and to tell her goodbye. He immediately said that he wanted to go too. I explained that she wouldn't be conscious and he was still pretty insistent. But he's 7. Should I honor what he says that he wants? Personally, I see a learning opportunity with him. It also gives him a context to ask difficult questions he might not know how to ask. Questions about death, growing old, hospitals, etc. I think sheltering him from these things isn't going to really help. But that's my opinion.
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