Tell Them Mom's Dying
You've received a terminal diagnosis: stage 4 pancreatic cancer with 4-6 months remaining. Your children (ages 7 and 9) need to be told tonight, before they hear it from someone else. You must navigate this impossible conversation while preserving their sense of security and hope.
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Survivors
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Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Sarah Williams, 38-year-old single mother of two
Conversation Partner
Dr. Sarah Chen, Pediatric Grief Counselor
Setting
Your softly lit living room, children's homework spread across the coffee table, family photos on walls casting long shadows
Location
Your family home, 7:45 PM on a school night
Learning Objectives
Communicate the severity of the illness without causing panic
Answer their questions honestly while maintaining age-appropriate boundaries
Establish a support framework and future expectations
About This Scenario
You've received a terminal diagnosis: stage 4 pancreatic cancer with 4-6 months remaining. Your children (ages 7 and 9) need to be told tonight, before they hear it from someone else. You must navigate this impossible conversation while preserving their sense of security and hope.
How It Starts
“I'm here to observe and guide you through this conversation, Sarah. Your children just finished their homework and are waiting. Remember: they'll remember this moment forever. How do you want to begin?”
This is how Dr. Sarah Chen, Pediatric Grief Counselor's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#606
Category
General
Location Tag
Your family home, 7:45 PM on a school night
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