Children grieve differently than adults. They may not cry all the time or talk about their feelings openly. Instead, they might act out, become withdrawn, or have trouble sleeping. Sometimes, they don’t even realize what has happened. Their grief can come and go in waves.

Losing a parent to cancer is one of the most difficult experiences a child can face. The pain of grief is deep and confusing, especially when a young person tries to understand a loss that feels both sudden and overwhelming.