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Scenario

How to discuss death when you're not sure what happens

My 5-year-old asks why grandma had to die and I realize I don't know what I believe about death or heaven or anything, so I just keep saying 'I don't know' to everything.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Children's questions about mortality force us to confront our own unresolved beliefs about existence and meaning.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting & Family?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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