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The Blue Flower

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1. If it's not treatable

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Thu Jul 2, 2026, 05:42 PM

17 hrs ago

Telling her won't help her. But stay close enough to observe what's going on with her and to be there if/when she needs you. At some point, you'll know when it's time to tell her, like if her quality of life is affected.

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Turning the tables: I have the person to teach me the ethical thing to do: My own son. [View all] NNadir 17 hrs ago OP

If it's not treatable The Blue Flower 17 hrs ago #1