According toThe Mayo Clinic, it’s a “condition that robs you of the ability to communicate.

It can affect your ability to speak, write and understand language, both verbal and written.”

“She welcomed me into her family like I welcomed her into ours,” Heming explained.

Bruce Willis & Emma Heming

“It was important for her to be there.”

“Because Bruce is older than Emma, they knew that his health might decline sooner than hers.

Still, his diagnosis has been shocking for her,” an insider toldPeople.

Rumer Willis, Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, Scout Willis, Emma Hemming, Tallulah Willis

Emma is also staying strong for the couple’s two young daughters.

“[She] has to keep it together for them,” the source explained.

“your love, support, compassion, prayers really help.