Emma Heming Willis is open with her daughters about her husband Bruce Willis’ diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). She discussed the importance of being honest with their daughters, Mabel and Evelyn, about their father’s condition. Emma emphasized the significance of getting a proper diagnosis to educate their children about FTD.
She mentioned how she never sugarcoats the situation for her daughters and that they have seen Bruce’s health decline over the years. Emma shared that when they finally had a diagnosis, she made sure to give her children a complete picture of the situation, highlighting that there is currently no cure for FTD.
Emma also talked about how she addresses her children’s questions honestly and openly, guided by their readiness to know the answers. She emphasized that FTD is a chronic, progressive, and terminal disease, and that there is no treatment available.
Despite the challenges, Emma expressed her determination to fight for her family and raise awareness about FTD. She plans to stay strong and hopeful for her daughters and to support other families facing similar situations. Besides Mabel and Evelyn, Emma is also a stepmother to Bruce’s older daughters with ex-wife Demi Moore: Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah.
Vocabulary List:
- Diagnosis /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ (noun): The identification of the nature of an illness or condition.
- Educate /ˈɛdʒʊkeɪt/ (verb): To provide knowledge or information to someone.
- Honest /ˈɒnɪst/ (adjective): Fair and truthful; free of deceit.
- Significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ (noun): The quality of being worthy of attention; importance.
- Terminal /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/ (adjective): Relating to a disease that is expected to lead to death.
- Progressive /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/ (adjective): A condition that worsens over time.
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