This is so sad, but so true; parents tend to assume that if they just don't talk about certain things with their kids and sort of push their kids away from the situation, then the kids will be protected. In reality, questions and silence often cause more hurts than answers and clear communication do.

I'm so sorry this happened to you — and to your grandmother! — but I appreciate your taking the time to share your experience. I hope that your long-time fear of hospitals continues to diminish and that, if you or a loved one ever needs a life-saving miracle, a hospital is capable of providing it. 💜