China girl writes love messages to late grandpa, leads to calls for better grief education

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alice YanJanuary 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
China girl writes love messages to late grandpa, leads to calls for better grief education

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An 11-year-old girl in Sichuan province, China, has gained widespread attention online after her mother discovered she was sending text messages to her deceased grandfather. The girl, who was nine when her grandfather passed away, rarely spoke about his death. Her mother, known as Han, found the messages on the girl's phone-watch and shared them on social media. The messages, often simple expressions of love and longing, deeply moved Han and prompted her to reflect on her daughter's emotional well-being. The discovery has resonated with many in China, leading to calls for improved grief education and support for children coping with loss. The incident highlights the hidden ways children process grief and the importance of providing them with outlets for expressing their emotions.

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grief education 90% child grief 80% death of grandfather 70% text messages 60% social media 50% china 40% emotional expression 40%

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