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When Grief Looks Like Anger
Anger after a parent's death is often grief wearing armor. It can protect a child from feelings that feel too big to hold. This pathway gathers what we have written about anger.
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“You may understand this loss differently as you get older. We can keep talking about it.”
“Sometimes grief comes back at different times. That does not mean anything is wrong with you.”
“I know this moment may make you think about your father again. I am here for that conversation.”
“You are allowed to have questions about God.”
“I do not have an easy answer for why this happened, but I will not leave you alone with the question.”
“Being angry or confused does not mean you are bad. It means this loss hurts.”