Parent's death

[mytimewillcome]

I've just been told that my ex, the father of my two boys has died. My boys are young 7 and 5. What do I say to them? Do I carry on as normal tomorrow or tell them immediately and we all stay home? I don't know what the best thing to do is. We hadn't been together for years and the children hadn't been seeing him recently because he had mental health problems. He last saw them in the first week of July for various school things and they spoke to him on the phone 2 weeks ago. Do I find a grief counsellor? Where do I find someone like that? Is there a number I can ring to get advice before I speak to them? I feel so sad for them.

Winston's Wish are a bereavement charity for children, they should be able to advise you on the best way to break the news to them.

Thank you.

How awful for all of you. My Dad died suddenly when I was eight. If there is any chance that they will hear from someone else please keep them close until you have decided what to do. If you have parents ( or anyone suitable), nearby who would help and support you all I would contact them as have them on standby.
Found this page which might be helpful to read for now
support.childbereavement.org.uk/support_information/cbc_shop/free_downloadable_resources/supporting_children_bereaved_in_a_e_and_itu/when_the_news_is_sad_explai.

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