It Happened to Me
Series Editor: Arlene Hirschfelder
Books in the It Happened to Me series are designed for inquisitive teens digging for answers about certain illnesses, social issues, or lifestyle interests. Whether you are deep into your teen years or just entering them, these books are gold mines of up-to-date information, riveting teen views, and great visuals to help you figure out stuff. Besides special boxes highlighting singular facts, each book is enhanced with the latest reading lists, websites, and an index. Perfect for browsing, there are loads of expert information by acclaimed writers to help parents, guardians, and librarians understand teen illness, tough situations, and lifestyle choices.
- Epilepsy: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Kathlyn Gay and Sean McGarrahan, 2002.
- Stress Relief: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Mark Powell, 2002.
- Learning Disabilities: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Penny Hutchins Paquette and Cheryl Gerson Tuttle, 2003.
- Making Sexual Decisions: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by L. Kris Gowen, 2003.
- Asthma: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Penny Hutchins Paquette, 2003.
- Cultural DiversityConflicts and Challenges: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Kathlyn Gay, 2003.
- Diabetes: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Katherine J. Moran, 2004.
- When Will I Stop Hurting? Teens, Loss, and Grief: The Ultimate Teen Guide to Dealing with Grief , by Ed Myers, 2004.
- Volunteering: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Kathlyn Gay, 2004.
- Organ TransplantsA Survival Guide for the Entire Family: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Tina P. Schwartz, 2005.
- Medications: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Cheryl Gerson Tuttle, 2005.
- Image and IdentityBecoming the Person You Are: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by L. Kris Gowen and Molly C. McKenna, 2005.
- Apprenticeship: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Penny Hutchins Paquette, 2005.
- Cystic Fibrosis: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Melanie Ann Apel, 2006.
- Religion and Spirituality in America: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Kathlyn Gay, 2006.
- Gender Identity: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Cynthia L. Winfield, 2007.
- Physical Disabilities: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Denise Thornton, 2007.
- MoneyGetting It, Using It, and Avoiding the Traps: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Robin F. Brancato, 2007.
- Self-Advocacy: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Cheryl Gerson Tuttle and JoAnn Augeri Silva, 2007.
- Adopted: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Suzanne Buckingham Slade, 2007.
- The Military and Teens: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Kathlyn Gay, 2008.
- Animals and Teens: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Gail Green, 2009.
- Reaching Your Goals: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Anne Courtright, 2009.
- Juvenile Arthritis: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Kelly Rouba, 2009.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Natalie Rompella, 2009.
- Body Image and Appearance: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Kathlyn Gay, 2009.
- Writing and Publishing: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Tina P. Schwartz, 2010.
- Food Choices: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Robin F. Brancato, 2010.
- Immigration: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Tatyana Kleyn, 2011.
- Living with Cancer : The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Denise Thornton, 2011.
- Living Green: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Kathlyn Gay, 2012.
- Social Networking: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Jenna Obee, 2012.
- Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Gail Fay, 2013.
- Adopted, Revised Edition , by Suzanne Buckingham Slade, 2013.
- Bigotry and Intolerance: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Kathlyn Gay, 2013.
- Substance Abuse: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Sheri Bestor, 2013.
- LGBTQ Families: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Eva Apelqvist, 2013.
- Bullying: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Mathangi Subramanian, 2014.
- Eating Disorders: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Jessica R. Greene, 2014.
- Speech and Language Challenges: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Marlene Targ Brill, 2014.
- Divorce: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Kathlyn Gay, 2014.
- Depression: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Tina P. Schwartz, 2014.
- Creativity: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Aryna M. Ryan, 2015.
- Shyness: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Bernardo J. Carducci Ph.D and Lisa Kaiser, 2015.
- Food Allergies: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Jessica Reino, 2015.
- Self-Injury: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Judy Dodge Cummings, 2015.
- Activism: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Kathlyn Gay, 2016.
- Pregnancy and Parenting: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Jessica Akin, 2016.
- Chronic Illnesses, Syndromes, and Rare Disorders: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Marlene Targ Brill, 2016.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Francis Tabone, 2016.
- Sexual Assault: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Olivia Ghafoerkhan, 2016.
- Epilepsy: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Second Edition , by Kathlyn Gay, 2017
- Sexual Decisions: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Second Edition , by L. Kris Gowen, 2017
- Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Randall Bonser, 2017
- Dealing with Death: The Ultimate Teen Guide , by Kathlyn Gay, 2017
Dealing with Death
The Ultimate Teen Guide
Kathlyn Gay
It Happened to Me, No. 55
ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD
Lanham Boulder New York London
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Copyright 2017 by Rowman & Littlefield
All rights reserved . No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote passages in a review.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Gay, Kathlyn, author.
Title: Dealing with death : the ultimate teen guide / Kathlyn Gay.
Description: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2017] | Series: It happened to me ; No. 55 | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2017017503 (print) | LCCN 2017038494 (ebook) | ISBN 9781538102756 (electronic) | ISBN 9781538102749 (hardback : alk. paper)
Subjects: LCSH: Death. | Loss (Psychology) | Teenagers and death.
Classification: LCC HQ1073 (ebook) | LCC HQ1073 .G39 2017 (print) | DDC 306.9dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017017503
The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of American National Standard for Information SciencesPermanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI/NISO Z39.48-1992.
Printed in the United States of America
To my children and grand children with the hope that all will have healthy and meaningful lives
Contents
Acknowledgments
W hile death is often stressful to write and talk about, many people have shared in print, online, and in person their thoughts, sorrows, and insights about death in their lives. I appreciate all the comments, especially the words of terminally ill or injured young peoplethey have helped shape this book. And thank you to all the readers who have been willing to explore the reality of death and how many of us face and grieve the loss of family, friends, and beloved companion animals.
Death in Your Life
When reality hits me that I will die one day I get stricken with this feeling of doom and really intense depression. Ill start imagining certain scenarios and how awful it would be if I died this way or that way. I dont know why I do it and it happens quite often.Jocelyn, TeenHelp.org
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