Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

explaining death to a 3 year old

Options
  • 26-07-2015 10:19pm
    #1
    SGD HELEN
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    My brother passed away in his late teens about ten years ago. My 3 year old son has started asking the difficult questions about his uncle... He asks can we visit him and or he visit us, how he got to heaven, can he give his toys back to him cos he might need them in heaven (plays with some "old" toys in my mother's when she minds him). I have tried to explain best I can and kept it simple but he seems frustrated with my answers and asks more questions. I am finding it really difficult dealing with this.I contacted my public health nurse for guidance but she suggested I go to a councillor to deal with my grieving. I feel I have delt with it a few years ago with the help of a councillor. I don't feel it is what I need to deal with this issue. I am looking for anyone's advice, opinion or guidance on how to help explain this to my son.
    Thanks in advance.


Comments

Advertisement