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Scenario

How to tell a young child their parent died by suicide

My five year old keeps asking when daddy is coming home and I still have not found the words to explain that he died by suicide six months ago.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Some truths feel too heavy for small shoulders, yet children deserve honesty about the fundamental facts of their existence.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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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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