Losing Someone Can Be Hard

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m40">Losing someone can be hard</h1> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-paged-story"> <div id="page-0" class="page "> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class="text-center"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/Header_K_FWCG.png" alt="Sad child looking at photo of someone who has died" title="Sad child looking at photo of someone who has died"> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 font--28 line-height--36 font--blue text-center mtop40"> <div class="body"> <p>Finding ways to cope with grief</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 text-center font--24 line-height--36"> <div class="body"> <p>It can be hard to cope with all of the emotions that grief can bring. Here are some ways to help you with the loss of someone close to you.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div id="page-1" class="page dontDisplay"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class="text-center"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/Header_K_LYFO.png" alt="Child opening a treasure chest full of different emotions" title="Child opening a treasure chest full of different emotions"> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 font--28 line-height--36 font--blue text-center mtop40"> <div class="body"> <p>Let your feelings out</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 text-center font--24 line-height--36"> <div class="body"> <p>It's ok to feel sad, angry, upset and hurt. You may feel like this for a while, or these feelings might come and go. Remember, feeling happy and laughing are still ok too.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div id="page-2" class="page dontDisplay"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class="text-center"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/Header_K_IOC.png" alt="Crying child on bed being comforted by parent" title="Crying child on bed being comforted by parent"> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 font--28 line-height--36 font--blue text-center mtop40"> <div class="body"> <p>It's ok to cry</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 text-center font--24 line-height--36"> <div class="body"> <p>Crying can help you to let go of all of those feelings inside. It's ok to find a quiet or special place to go to if you don’t want anyone to see you cry.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div id="page-3" class="page dontDisplay"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class="text-center openGetHelp"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/Header_K_TSYT.png" alt="Child talking to someone they trust" title="Child talking to someone they trust"> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 font--28 line-height--36 font--blue text-center mtop40"> <div class="body"> <p>Talk to someone you trust</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 text-center font--24 line-height--36"> <div class="body"> <p>It can help to talk about how you are feeling and what you are going through. You could talk to a family member, friend, teacher, or counsellor at Kids Helpline.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div id="page-4" class="page dontDisplay"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class="text-center openGetHelp"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/Header_K_IOIYDWTTAI.png" alt="Child on bed looking through book" title="Child on bed looking through book"> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 font--28 line-height--36 font--blue text-center mtop40"> <div class="body"> <p>It's ok if you don't want to talk about it!</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 text-center font--24 line-height--36"> <div class="body"> <p>You could try things like drawing, reading, writing a poem or making up a song about how you feel. Do something you enjoy or try running or jumping to get those feelings out.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div id="page-5" class="page dontDisplay"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class="text-center openGetHelp"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/Header_K_SG.png" alt="Child waving goodbye to balloon heart over sunset sea" title="Child waving goodbye to balloon heart over sunset sea"> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 font--28 line-height--36 font--blue text-center mtop40"> <div class="body"> <p>Saying goodbye</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 text-center font--24 line-height--36"> <div class="body"> <p>Saying goodbye to someone you love can help. Some ways to say goodbye are going to a funeral, writing a letter or sending a message off in a balloon. You could also write a poem or song to say goodbye.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div id="page-6" class="page dontDisplay"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class="text-center openGetHelp"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/Header_K_KTM.png" alt="Child looking at photo of someone who has died" title="Child looking at photo of someone who has died"> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 font--28 line-height--36 font--blue text-center mtop40"> <div class="body"> <p>Keeping their memory</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 text-center font--24 line-height--36"> <div class="body"> <p>When someone dies, it doesn't mean that we forget them. It can be nice to do things that help keep their memory. Carry a photo of them with you or talk to others about what you miss about them.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div id="page-7" class="page dontDisplay"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class="text-center openGetHelp"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/Header_K_MAMB.png" alt="Child filling a box with memories of loved one who has died" title="Child filling a box with memories of loved one who has died"> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 font--28 line-height--36 font--blue text-center mtop40"> <div class="body"> <p>Make a memory box</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 text-center font--24 line-height--36"> <div class="body"> <p>Make a special box and fill it with photos of the person you lost and things that remind you of them or that belong to them. Write notes of your favourite memories together and place them in the box too.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div id="page-8" class="page dontDisplay"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class="text-center openGetHelp"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/Kids-Final-Image_2023_22.png" alt="Boy calling Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800" title="Boy calling Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800"> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 font--28 line-height--36 font--blue text-center mtop40"> <div class="body"> <p>You're not alone. 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