My ex-wife died two years ago and my 10-year-old still talks to her picture every night, and I don't know if I should encourage it or help him let go.
More people experience this than they realize.
A surviving parent must navigate between honoring their child's need to maintain connection with the dead and helping them engage with the living.
“Where Are You with Parent–Child Love?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.