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Scenario

How to correct what you told your child about death

My four-year-old keeps asking when grandpa is coming back from heaven and I made the mistake of saying 'soon' the first time.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Early attempts to soften death's reality create confusion that compounds a child's grief and a parent's guilt.

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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