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Message from: poppy, 21 Sept 05

Subject: (no subject)

my friend is really ill and going to die any ideas how to cope i am only 13.

Subject: poppy

Poppy, I am so sorry, that is awful. A close friend of mine died recently, of cancer, for him it was a relatively long struggle, but he was brave throughout.
To be honest, there is not much you can do to help you cope, if that makes sense. Make sure you talk to people. Someone you are close to such as a parent or guardian. In terms of your friend, make sure you're there for her, as she'll probably be scared, but at the same time tell her how much you love her. Also make sure you think about youself. My friend was unconcious towards the end, and I sat and talked to him anyhow. It made me feel slightly better.
Otherwise, if you want to talk, then I can always listen.
Look after yourself.
You're in my heart.
- Lia

Subject: hi

it's really hard when a friend dies. one of my friends died when we were 16, she had cystic fibrosis, it was so hard. All can say is tell ur friend how much they mean to you and if u can try to have some fun together. lots of luv x x

Subject:advice

My advice is spend as much time with her as possable and look after her take lots of photos so u can remember her by!!