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The Sudden Death Pathway
A death without warning leaves no time to prepare, and a child's world can change overnight. This pathway collects our guidance for sudden and accidental loss.
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Words you can borrow
“You may feel less safe after what happened. That makes sense. We are going to keep talking about safety together.”
“What happened was not your fault. It was not your job to stop it. You are still allowed to be a child.”
“You do not have to ask every question today. When questions come, I want you to know we can talk about them.”