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<blockquote data-quote="tiredmommy" data-source="post: 415513" data-attributes="member: 1722"><p>Julie-</p><p> </p><p>I think, for Jack, that it's all in how you frame it. Leo is still the same wonderful older brother he's always been; he's just struggling greatly under the weight of caring and grief for his lost friend. I think, judging by everything you've written here, that Leo will get through this and return to his old self with the possible exception that he will have a deeper understanding of pain and loss that his peers. I imagine that Leo has always looked out for his younger siblings... this difficult time gives the other kids a chance to show Leo how much he means to them.</p><p> </p><p>I was about the same age as Leo when my parents broke up and I learned quickly to be a caregiver to those around me. Is it possible that his father leaving all those years ago may be playing into this? What I mean to say is: could Leo have defined himself in part as strong, man-of-the-house who can be counted on through thick and thin? He may feel that he let he best friend down and it's shaken his self-image.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tiredmommy, post: 415513, member: 1722"] Julie- I think, for Jack, that it's all in how you frame it. Leo is still the same wonderful older brother he's always been; he's just struggling greatly under the weight of caring and grief for his lost friend. I think, judging by everything you've written here, that Leo will get through this and return to his old self with the possible exception that he will have a deeper understanding of pain and loss that his peers. I imagine that Leo has always looked out for his younger siblings... this difficult time gives the other kids a chance to show Leo how much he means to them. I was about the same age as Leo when my parents broke up and I learned quickly to be a caregiver to those around me. Is it possible that his father leaving all those years ago may be playing into this? What I mean to say is: could Leo have defined himself in part as strong, man-of-the-house who can be counted on through thick and thin? He may feel that he let he best friend down and it's shaken his self-image. [/QUOTE]
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