2006-10-03 11:29:06 · 12 answers · asked by monkeyme 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
It depends how old she is, but there is a lovely little book about dragonflies that helps to explain the idea that when something changes, it hasn't actually gone.
Dragon flies begin life under the water. when they become dragon flies, they can no longer live under the water, but live in a different dimension.
I got mine from a church shop, but it's not religious. Sorry can't remember the author.
2006-10-03 11:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by julie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her, depending on her age depends how much detail you give but whatever you do don't lie to her because that would just confuse her, when I had a stillbirth my daughter was 4 we told her that the baby wasn't very well and now she's a star up in the sky, I'm not a religious person so that seemed the best way to tell her where people go when they die, we let her ask questions and we answered anything she wanted to ask about, there is no easy way off dealing with grief, the fist time I took my daughter to our baby's grave I told her it doesn't matter how it makes you feel when we get there it's normal because everybody is different in the way they deal with loss, you should be able to get help through your GP but the best help I feel will come from talking to you. good luck and hope she learns to live with the loss.
2006-10-03 12:03:49 · answer #2 · answered by alimarwil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a good think about it and try and make up a nice little story depending on her age children adapt better than adults if given lots of love and reasurance, it may sound silly but maybe a little angel ornament to put somewhere and let her know that even though daddy is not here that he loves her very much, take care
2006-10-03 12:35:25 · answer #3 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if you can find a community center or women's center in your area. Sometimes they can provide a free session or give you resources to contact. If your job offers an employee assistance program, you can contact them for assistance.
You may also find some books at the library or resources online that'll discuss how to help individuals cope with the lose of a loved one.
Overall, I think the best thing to do is talk about it. I know it's difficult, but it really helps in the coping process.
2006-10-03 11:44:38 · answer #4 · answered by chikeymonky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cruise Bereavement.Ask your health visitor too or your GP.They can all put you in the right direction.
So sad to hear,my heart bleeds for you both.I felt helpless with my children when their dad died but all you can do is be open & honest to their level of understanding.Answer all of her questions as best you can & don't be afraid to cry with her.I didn't cry infront of my 2 but realise now that was not the best thing to do because if they asked me anything & I got upset-they thought it was their fault that they had made ME cry.
Let her know she can talk about her daddy any time she wants to.
2006-10-03 11:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by sanilav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really need to get her some free counseling..google it,there are many support groups out there and there has to be one near you..try calling the hospital or a mental health facility
2006-10-03 11:33:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres some very ignorant people on answers but anyway y dont you fone your local welfare they will give you all the help numbers and advice you will need
good luck
2006-10-03 13:37:53 · answer #7 · answered by catherinemeganwhite 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search web for support groups they wii be able to guide you
2006-10-03 11:34:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For your own sake, consult help from family, friends, anybody but not here, and you must see your doctor tomorrow.
2006-10-03 11:39:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what the hell is a worksheet?
hope no one dies in my family...i'll have to call a staitioner?
"hello, emergency services...":police, fire,ambulence,or stationary?
Whats wrong with people?
2006-10-03 11:37:16 · answer #10 · answered by ben b 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋