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Scenario

How much to tell your child about their dead grandparent

My son asks me to tell him stories about his grandfather who died when he was two and I don't know how much of our relationship I should share versus keeping private.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to preserve legacy conflicts with protecting both privacy and innocence.

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 Continuing bonds — ongoing relationship with the deceased?”

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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