I’m really struggling right now. My daughter has been so sad ever since her dad moved to another country for work. It’s been tough on both of us, but I can see it’s really hitting her hard. She misses him terribly. She talks about him all the time, asks when we’ll see him again, and some days she’s just not herself…quiet, withdrawn, even tearful.
We’ll be joining him eventually, but it’s going to take some time. I want to make this wait easier for her, but I feel lost. What can I do to help her feel closer to him while we’re apart? If anyone has any advice or has gone through something similar, I’d really appreciate it.
Just keep loving her
This is such a tough situation and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed. It sounds like you’re doing an amazing job being present for her. Maybe you could create a “dad countdown” calendar to mark off the days until you see him again? Or a shared journal where she can write or draw something each day to show him when you’re together. Sometimes having those small routines can help her feel connected, even if it’s from afar. Hang in there,you both will get through this.