My six-year-old keeps hiding food in his backpack saying he needs to save it for his mom when she comes back.
More people experience this than they realize.
Hoarding behaviors reveal a child's inability to accept the finality of death, as preparation for return becomes a defense against reality.
“Where Are You with Children and grief — supporting young people?”
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.