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When someone we love dies.

One of the hardest things to explain, and one where plain, honest, gentle words help far more than soft ones that confuse.

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Saying Goodbye

Someone I love has died.

Died means their body stopped working and cannot start again.

It is not because of anything I did. I could not have stopped it.

They are not coming back. That is a very sad thing.

It is okay to feel sad, or angry, or nothing at all yet. All of those are okay.

I can remember them and talk about them. The people who love me are still here, and I am safe.

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What to expect

For literal-thinking kids, soft phrases like 'passed away' or 'went to sleep' can confuse or frighten. Gentle, plain, honest words, and permission to feel however they feel, help more. There is no wrong way to grieve.

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How honest should I be about death?

Plain and gentle: 'died' rather than 'went to sleep' or 'went away', because literal minds take soft words literally and wait. Short true sentences, repeated as often as needed. It is okay if the questions repeat.

Can I make this in Spanish?

Yes. Every tool and this page exist in Spanish, and the printed page comes out in the language you choose. Use the language switch at the top.

Do I need an account?

No. There is no signup, and we don’t keep what you type; anything you save stays on your device. Make it, print it, done.