How to Cope With Your Father's Death (for Young People)

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Seek answers from adults.. Cry it out if you need to.. Spend time reminiscing.

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1

Seek answers from adults.

Step 1

Seek answers from adults.

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Cry it out if you need to.

Step 2

Cry it out if you need to.

3

Spend time reminiscing.

Step 3

Spend time reminiscing.

4

Talk to your siblings if you have any.

Step 4

Talk to your siblings if you have any.

5

Write down your thoughts.

Step 5

Write down your thoughts.

6

Express your feelings in creative ways.

Step 6

Express your feelings in creative ways.

7

Pick a few items of his to keep.

Step 7

Pick a few items of his to keep.

8

Ask for some time off from school if you need it.

Step 8

Ask for some time off from school if you need it.

9

Find ways to honor your dad on important days.

Step 9

Find ways to honor your dad on important days.

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Remember that it's not your fault.

Step 10

Remember that it's not your fault.

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Talk to people you trust.

Step 11

Talk to people you trust.

12

Spend time with friends and family.

Step 12

Spend time with friends and family.

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Ask your family for stories about your dad.

Step 13

Ask your family for stories about your dad.

14

Accept and ask for help when you need it.

Step 14

Accept and ask for help when you need it.

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Find a support group in your area.

Step 15

Find a support group in your area.

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Get help from a professional counselor if you think you're depressed.

Step 16

Get help from a professional counselor if you think you're depressed.

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Take care of yourself physically.

Step 17

Take care of yourself physically.

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Incorporate fun back into your life slowly.

Step 18

Incorporate fun back into your life slowly.

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Help others in need.

Step 19

Help others in need.

20

Give it time.

Step 20

Give it time.

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