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Scenario

When your child talks to photos of the deceased

I caught my eleven-year-old talking to his dead mom's picture like she was really there and I don't know if I should interrupt these conversations.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A parent witnesses their child's intimate grief ritual and struggles to distinguish between healthy connection and concerning detachment from reality.

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

“Where Are You with Children and grief — supporting young people?”

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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