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First, let us say that we’re so sorry that you lost your grandfather. People don’t realize how important grandparents are to their grandchildren. Sometimes they have more time to pay attention to their grandchildren than they did even when their own children were young.
You can’t give up on people. Is it possible your parents don’t realize how much your grandfather meant to you? Is it possible your grandmother and parents are also feeling bad about your grandfather’s death and therefore not paying enough attention to you? Sometimes parents are so involved in their own problems, they don’t appreciate the problems that their children are having. That doesn’t mean they don’t love you. Do they know how badly you are feeling? You have to find a way to let them know.
Do you have someone else in the family that you can talk to? How about a favorite aunt or cousin? You could start by talking to one of them. If there is no one in the family you feel comfortable talking with, then make an appointment to talk to your school counselor, nurse or teacher. Is there someone at church you can talk to? You can also call your family doctor. He or she may see you even without your parents if you ask. Don’t give up!
Posted 12-15-00
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