Hello,
I am new to this site but and desperate for some advice! My mum died nearly a year ago following a short battle with cancer. My DC, at the time seemed to accept it reasonably well, we told them that Nanny had become a star in the sky, they got upset a few times, mainly when I got upset, as I wasn't able to hide how sad I was, especially in the beginning.
Anyway, we went to visit what we call "nanny's tree" on Mothers Day, and ever since both children seem to have grasped more what it means to die and we have at least one conversation about it a day, often more. Both say they don't want to die, don't want to be a star, they seem to think I am going to die soon, or one of them is going to die. I've told them that they won't die until they are very old but it doesn't seem to be enough.
The eldest (they are nearly 4 and 5 1/2) is also having problems at bed-time as he is scared of being alone, and I mainly end up sitting outside his room.
Anyway, sorry for rambling on, I'm just hoping someone can reassure me that it's just a stage they go through, or do I need to get someone professional to talk to them?
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Manz39 · 18/04/2013 12:15
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