i just found out this morning he died. how do i break this news to her? i myself am trying to cope. i know i have to be strong for her. any suggestions? please ?
2006-08-12 03:31:48 · 10 answers · asked by Chipmunk74 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
He honest and compassionate. At her age, don't try to downplay it or hide it. Be up front, and be there for her.
2006-08-12 03:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by Physh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am really sorry about your loss, for you and your daughter. Unfortunately this is just something that you are just going to have to sit her down and tell her. Just start out by telling her that you have some very bad news for her, and that it is going to hurt. Be very supportive of her, and let her cry, get mad, or what ever she needs to do to cope. Remind her of the wonderful time that she just had, and tell her that is how she can remember him. You might help her make a scrap book from the summer and she will always have that. Let her go to the services if they have not already happened, and let her grieve.i wish you the best of luck, and both of you will be in my prayers and thoughts...
2006-08-12 03:42:24 · answer #2 · answered by Just Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, not to sound mean, but why are you on this site and not telling your daughter that her father died. You need to tell her now! I would hate to be in your situation, but the longer you wait, it could make her resent you for not telling her when you found out. She is probably is going to "hate" you anyway because he died and that could be fuel to the fire, so to speak. I have 4 kids and their father is here with us and we are married, so I don't have any answers on how to tell her, than just to come out and say "Honey your dad died this morning..." and then fill in all the details, if they aren't graphic and/or gory. I'm sorry for your loss, but please get off the computer and tell her.
2006-08-12 03:41:57 · answer #3 · answered by brittme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is old enough,she can handle the truth. In my job I see grieving families every day. The younger people usually take it pretty well, but they tend to hold a lot inside. Just be there for her. It is going to take a while but she will come to understand that death happens. We cannot stop it. Encourage her to talk, even if what she says is a little hurtful at times. She won't mean it. God be with you.
2006-08-12 03:43:09 · answer #4 · answered by kathylovis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am really sorry to hear this. But then u have to tell her. Try to get some of ur good friends and relatives around you as you break the news. May god bless u and the child......
2006-08-12 03:51:36 · answer #5 · answered by skr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be honest with her, and if you fel you can't handle it alone, get someone there that can be there for the both of you. Sit her down, and just tell her, and hold her tight, very tight for as long as she needs you too!!!
2006-08-12 03:40:24 · answer #6 · answered by rdhedhottie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit her down and tell her straight up.....and that it's okay to be upset, and even admit that your shaken by this as well.
It makes her feel like she can open up to you
Sry and good luck
2006-08-12 03:38:09 · answer #7 · answered by *only~wishful~thinking* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jus calm down and act sensibly tell her straight no hideups here plz ! hope itll help !
2006-08-12 04:08:57 · answer #8 · answered by crazy bt cute 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sit her down and tell her and be there for her and respect the way she handles it
2006-08-16 03:10:32 · answer #9 · answered by Shorty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My condolences.
I hope this helps?
2006-08-12 03:38:49 · answer #10 · answered by michael2003c2003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋