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Always remember that you are loved.
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Bad dreams help get rid of bad feelings and cannot hurt you.
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Cry as much or as little as you need to.
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Death is part of the cycle of life.
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Eat healthy, exercise, and take good care of yourself.
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Friends can be very helpful during this sad time.
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Good things will happen to you again.
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Have a special toy, doll or stuffed animal to hold or hug.
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If you don't feel well, always tell someone.
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Jumping, running, and playing can make you feel better.
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Keep reminders of your loved one in a special place.
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Love yourself; there is no one in the world exactly like you.
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Mad feelings go away faster if you help them get out.
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Never hurt yourself or anyone else.
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One day you will be able to say good-bye, and you will feel better again.
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Put your thoughts down on paper as often as you can.
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Quiet time is a way to think about what is happening to you.
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Remember that feelings keep changing all the time.
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Sadness is very normal and will soften in time.
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Try to draw how you feel - don't worry about how it looks.
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Understand that you did not cause your loved one's death.
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Visit family and friends and other people who care for you.
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Wishing someone to pass cannot make it happen.
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Xoxoxo is a good way to send your hugs and kisses on paper.
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You will get through this time of grief.
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Zest for life, which means feeling happy, will come back to you.