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When your child won't stop rituals for the deceased

It's been six months since my mom died and my twelve-year-old still sets a place for her at dinner every single night.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A child creates persistent rituals to maintain connection with the dead while a parent wonders when comfort becomes denial.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.