need advice for a teenager

[loveher]

Juanita,

wow for once I actually know something about a post. Since my mom was diagnosed when i was 9 and became stage IV when i was 13 i went through all of high school living with her2.

Things that could be helpful:

High School Psychologist-usually high schools have one. probably in or near the nurses office. I know there's a lot of stigma around seeing psychologists but it's one place where you can unload stress.

Letting teachers know through guidance counsellor/school nurse/psychologist- this way if her mother is going through a tough time and she has a midterm she can be given some leniency.

activities/hobbies/sports/faith- even though it's an out of the norm situation, maintaining some normalcy and having things to look forward to is a good thing.

and finally, i don't know if it was just me but i felt that in high school everything was about fitting in and having a sick parent made me felt even more like i stuck out so maybe some reasurrance that she is loved and accepted and that things will get better.

hope that helps,
Sue