Advice from other bereaved young people:

• You have to think to figure it out but then you can figure it out.
• Too many emotions - share them.
• I like to take my mind off it - TV, playstation, go outside.
• I normally eat or I fiddle with something to distract me.
• Eat chocolate, watch a good film or TV programme.
• Choose something that belonged to the person who died that you can treasure
• Listen to music that you like.
• Create your own space as sometimes it can get too much and you can feel there is nowhere else to go.
• It's ok that sometimes you may want to talk about it and other times you may not want to.
• Spend time with friends.
• Spend time with your pets.
• Write abour or draw your thoughts, feelings and memories.
• Memory books or boxes can be really helpful.
• Think about all of the good times you had with them.

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