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Scenario

How to explain a parent's incarceration to their child

I'm raising my grandson because my daughter is in prison and he keeps asking when Mommy is coming home, and I don't know how to explain that I don't know.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A grandparent must somehow maintain a child's connection to an absent parent while protecting them from the uncertainty of that parent's return.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parent–Child Love?”

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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