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When a Friend Dies
When a Friend Dies: A Book for Teens About Grieving & Healing | Marilyn E. Gootman
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The death of a friend is a wrenching event for anyone at any age. Teenagers especially need help coping with this painful loss. This sensitive book answers questions grieving teens often have, like How should I be acting? Is it wrong to go to parties and have fun? and What if I cant handle my grief on my own? The advice is gentle, non-preachy, and compassionate; the author has seen her own children suffer from the death of a friend, and she knows what teens go through. The revised edition includes new quotes from teens, new resources, and new insights into losing a friend through violence. Also recommended for parents and teachers of teens who have experienced a painful loss. Foreword by R.E.M. singer/songwriter Michael Stipe.
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Kerrbearlib
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#grief #grieving #death #loss #mourning

“You have the right to your pain. Don‘t compare it to the pain of someone else who knew them better. Pain is pain.”

Santie My friend and I were not on speaking terms and then suddenly she died. We had not know each other for very long so for a long time I felt that I had no right to mourn her. I remember not crying for the first few days after I heard of her passing. 2y
Kerrbearlib @SantieWantie that must have been really tough. My friend and I hadn‘t talked as much the last year and sometimes I feel like I don‘t have the right to mourn her as much as others who were closer to her. But we have the right to mourn our friends, even if we weren‘t talking to them when they passed. 💜 2y
Santie @Kerrbearlib Thank you for that reminder. 🧡 2y
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Kerrbearlib
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#death #loss #grief #grieving #mourning

“Dealing with death takes time - not just days, but weeks, months, and maybe even years….There is no set schedule for grief. When you feel like grieving, then that is the right time for you.”

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TW for #death #grief #mourning #loss

“There is no right or wrong way to feel when someone dies…Everybody hurts in their own way, and your grief and pain are uniquely your own. But feeling lonely and grieving on your own isn‘t the same as being alone. You‘re not alone.”

Susanita I‘m sorry about your friend. 😢 2y
Kerrbearlib @Susanita thank you 💜 2y
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Kerrbearlib
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“…the greatest tribute to your friend is just being you.”

You always taught me this, Sierra Janine. I am so honored that you were part of my life. 💜💜💜

#grief #grieving #death #friendship #rip

AmyG I am so sorry for your loss. 2y
Kerrbearlib @AmyG thank you 💜 2y
Librarybelle So sorry for your loss 2y
Kerrbearlib @Librarybelle thank you 💜 2y
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Kerrbearlib
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TW for #grief #death and loss of a friend.

“It [death] makes us feel so powerless. Feeling guilty is a way to avoid feeling powerless. But you are not guilty if your friend has died. It isn‘t fair to expect yourself to stop another person‘s death.”

Santie This hit me hard. I kept thinking should I have called more, patched things up, paid more attention….. and maybe that would have prevented what happened 😞 2y
Kerrbearlib @SantieWantie that‘s how I feel, too. I keep thinking that I failed her, that I should have seen she was struggling, that I should have been a better friend, etc. Every day I have to remind myself it wasn‘t my fault. I‘m so sorry for your loss 💜 2y
Santie @Kerrbearlib I share the same sentiments. May they both continue resting in eternal peace. I‘m sorry for your loss. I guess we can both learn to value who we have right now and live life to the fullest. 2y
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Lost a friend unexpectedly, so I did what I usually do in these circumstances - I loaded up on books. Found this one at the library and have found it to be very insightful, even for adults!

This is for you @JanineHightower - miss you and love you forever ❤️

Bookwomble Sorry to hear about your loss, Kerry. Sincere condolences 💗 I had my dad's funeral today and have also been finding distraction and solace in books. 2y
TrishB Sorry to hear, take care ❤️ 2y
TrishB @Bookwomble sorry to hear ♥️ I hope it went as well as it could. 2y
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Kerrbearlib @Bookwomble Thank you ❤️ Condolences for your loss as well. It‘s so hard when we lose loved ones. Thank goodness we have books there to comfort us! 2y
Kerrbearlib @trishb thank you so much ❤️ 2y
Bookwomble @TrishB We had a good send off for him, thanks, Trish 💗 2y
Bookwomble @Kerrbearlib We get through as best we can, don't we? 💗 2y
Megabooks I‘m so sorry for your loss 💜 2y
Kerrbearlib @Megabooks thank you 💜 2y
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