The Ring - Coping with Loss and Seeking Support
Teacher: [referring to Katie]
I know that Aidan recently lost his cousin …
Rachel:
Yes, and I'm doing what I can to find him some good daycare …
Teacher:
That's not what I meant. By all means, take your time. I know they were very close, Aidan and his cousin.
Rachel:
They spent a few nights a week together.
Teacher:
Did he talk to you about her death?
Rachel:
Well, like you said, he's not the talkative type.
Teacher:
That doesn't mean he has nothing to say.
Rachel:
He knows I'm there.
Teacher: [takes out several pictures showing a girl buried underground]
Yes, I'm sure he does. But he may be expressing himself in … other ways. I'd like to show you something.
Rachel:
That's his cousin. That's Katie.
Teacher:
Miss Keller, I'm bothered by these drawings.
Rachel:
Listen, I appreciate your concern, but my son lost his best friend three nights ago and he's just trying to deal with it.
Teacher:
Yes, I understand, but these pictures …
Rachel:
… are Aidan's way of working it out. Of expressing himself, like you said. He'll be okay.
Teacher:
You say that she died three nights ago?
Rachel:
Yes.
Teacher:
Aidan drew these last week.
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