Part 6

Writing a letter or drawing a picture

In this task, you can either write about or draw a picture of your loss.

Tip. Grief can be from different types of loss, e.g., the death of a pet or parents’ divorce. If it was not from a loved one, you can still write about or draw a picture of your loss.

Try writing a letter that covers:

1.  How you are doing.

2. When you missed them the most.

3. What you miss the most.

4. What you would like to say.

5. What you want them to never forget.

6. What helps you cope with your grief.

7. What tips would tell a friend going through grief like you.

• Take your time, it can be upsetting.

• Write for no longer than half an hour.

• Try doing it a few times.

• You can assume that no one is going to read the letter (unless you want them to).

• Think about having a fun activity to do afterwards. 

• If you have a trusted person, you could share the letter with them.

Tips.

• If you are a parent or carer with a younger child (e.g., 6-9 years), you could draw a picture rather than write a letter.  Ask them to draw a picture of what they miss, what they want them to know, and what helps them cope with grief.

• If you are older (e.g., 11-12 years), you could also try writing a letter to your future self. Tell your future self what you would want to know, to help you cope with the loss.

This can be a hard. If you have strong feelings and need more help, don’t forget these places and online support you can access.

Listen below to hear what Lin thought about writing a letter:

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