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Scenario

When your child fears forgetting the deceased

My thirteen-year-old asked if she'll forget what her dad's voice sounded like and I realized I already am.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The natural fading of sensory memory terrifies both child and parent as forgetting becomes another form of loss to grieve.

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.

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