The grieving process is different for each individual, especially children depending on their developmental level. Complicated grief and sources of comfort are discussed in this episode.   Dear Selfless Esteem, My husband died a couple months ago and I’m devastated. I told our kids that he is in Heaven. Still, we are all hurting. My 12yo is irritable, my 9 yo is having stomach aches, and my 4yo is clingy and has nightmares. What else can I do? Signed, Overwhelmed with Grief   ...To hear the answer, tune in.   The following books were designed for youth, who are grieving a loss:

• “Why Do I Feel So Sad?: A Grief Book for Children” by Tracy Lambert, LPC
• “How I Feel: Grief Journal for Kids: Guided Prompts to Explore Your Feelings and Find Peace” by Mia Roldan, LCSW, LCDC
• “I Miss You: A First Look at Death” by Pat Thomas
• “Fire in My Heart, Ice in My Veins: A Journal for Teenagers Experiencing Loss” by Enid Samuel Traisman
• “Understanding Mourning: A Guide for Those Who Grieve” by Glen W. Davidson
• “Straight Talk about Death for Teenagers: How to Cope with Losing Someone You Love” by Earl A. Grollman
• “The Memory Box: A Book about Grief” by Joanna Rowland
• “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White
• “Angel Catcher: a Journal of Loss and Remembrance” by Kathy Elden and Amy Elden Turteltaub

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If you're in crisis, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Another option is to use the chat feature at Lifeline Chat. There are also suicide hotlines in each state listed on suicide.org. If you’re in imminent danger, call 911. For other countries, see Wikipedia's list of suicide crisis lines.

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