…arms non-stop for hours, continuously giving words to his deep grieve grief like in a Greek tragedy. When he started doubting again that this “red tomcat killed by a car”…

…actually one’s grief that promises rest here. When we become aware of what is missing or has been lost we can find our tears. In the wake of grief one…

…the signs of grief in the child, even if the reason seems banal too us. The child can relax and experiences that we (also) provide comfort and safety. Allow frustration….

…deep inside, and find an outlet for the inevitable grief involved with changes and transitions. Some children cannot find words to express their emotions or are unable to see what…

…of my grief, they still see me walk them into school, help them unload their backpacks into their cubbies, remind them to wash their hands. They see me getting and…

…this grief to end. My job is to make sure that the lifeline between him, out splashing around in the water, and me, increasingly rooted, is stronger than the other…

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