I was 11, my only sibling was only 7, and we were completely traumatized. I still can't figure out if it was the divorce or the disease that hurt more. But, the combination was more than anyone should ever have to cope with. So, dad moves out, and I am left with a sick mom and a little brother. I was forced to grow up at this moment.
Mom decides to remarry a few months later.
She was married for about 1.5 years. One day my mom came home, and her second husband had moved out. I saw two men abandon my mom. She hasn't seen either ex-husband in over 10 years. My greatest fear is getting sick and becoming abandoned.