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Scenario

How to explain a parent's incarceration to young children

My son is in prison and my grandchildren ask where their daddy is and I keep lying because the truth feels too heavy for them.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The grandparent attempts to protect the children from harsh reality while managing their own shame and the absent parent's legacy.

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

“Where Are You with Parenting as legacy — what you pass through children?”

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.