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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I always talked about it. It sounds like your child is only about a year old so I don’t know that he will understand much but it is just something I talked about from the beginning. [/quote] +1 I agree. I don't make my kid a sounding board for my grief, but I talk about their deceased grandparents just like I talk about living ones. I tell stories that they told me or about them, talk about how much I loved spending time with them, etc. So if you look at your child and you think how much your mom would have loved him, say so. "You know, Larlo, your Grandma [whoever] would have loved you so much! She would have liked to do X with you." If he asks questions, answer them, and just follow his lead. Be honest--you loved her and you miss her, but she's still in your heart. [/quote]
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