Grieving children need more than our sympathy. They need a place to belong.

By: Deanna Upchurch

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 725

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Children who lose a close family member grieve differently than adults, and their grief changes as they grow. A loss experienced at 8 can take on an entirely different meaning at 12, 16 or 25. A child can be deeply sad and still want to swim, make art, play games and laugh with friends. HopeHealth makes room for all of it at Camp BraveHeart.

This summer, 100 grieving children and teens attended our …

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