why do people assume....

that just because im only 18 means that i can't deal with sickness/death? Don't they get that i have been around/though this more then they have in their life? Do they not get that them trying to "protect" me is only making it worse. I'm not bugging the patient because i just sit quietly with my mom in the corner, but the husband sure as hell wants to make me feel like im 2. Im beyond sick and tired of it. Do they not get that i can handle this, and ive been though it before.. the same exact thing before..