Saying goodbye is unfortunately a staple of expat life. For me it's the worst part of living abroad. I was recently asked, "Do you have any tips for a teen who resists saying goodbye?" Here's my expanded answer. The tips I share here are relevant for adults as well as children, whether you're the one leaving or staying.

I talk about

• Being in denial;
• The normal process of disengaging;
• Honoring different styles;
• Prompts to help those who aren't sure how or what to say;

and more.

RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:

Check out the gift ideas for expats I've put together for you.

Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: 100 Practical Ideas Simple tips for understanding and expressing your grief by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.

Mosaics activity for processing life events and intentionally shaping our narratives. Flash Sale: Buy this week and get a live debrief session included.

expats.together. weekly live chat for a dive into interesting & relevant topics, and find connection + social support

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Kim Adams is an American raising three daughters along with her math-teaching husband of 20 years. She loves photography, reading, thunderstorms, walking on the beach, camping where there are no bugs, and has a weakness for mint chocolate chip ice cream.

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