I think Minniea may have missed the point for some kids. The kids that are not open and do NOT want mom and dad monitoring what their feelings are will not post. They are SCARED. They want to comunicate to other kids without M&D intervention. I saw this with my sisters divorce. If they are are not open with you about their feelings, posting them on a forum for you to read is like sending them to YOUR shrink. They won't say anything. So for these kids, putting them in touch with each other via email is a great idea.

On the other hand, since Minnie's kids are cool with talking about it, a thread or even a new kids section on the forum would be a great idea.
They really do need to be able to talk to other kids their age to express their fears and concerns. Would help M&D help them also. Great idea all around.

Take care,
Eileen


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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I