A child’s grief
April 24, 2007 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Positive Changes
I just read this article on how a child has written a book on her grief to help others. How inspiring, especially this phrase “If it only touches one life, I’ll be happy,”. Haley O’Hayer wrote a children’s book called “Wings,” a tale about a butterfly named Joey, who has lots of friends, and one day is killed by a jealous bee. His family and friends deal with Joey’s death with the help of a white dove. For Haley, fantasy and reality have mixed. Five years ago, Haley’s older brother, Thomas O’Hayer, 21-years-old, was killed in his home on Cindy Street on Savannah’s southside.
“It still occasionally hits me pretty hard,” Haley told WTOC. Haley was 11-years-old at the time. “I really don’t remember, all I know I was upset and there were a lot of people at my house crying,” she said.
Haley’s hoping her book, part tribute to her brother and part Girl Scout Gold Award project, sends a message to kids who are dealing with a similar loss.
“I understand how they feel,” Haley said. “Other people around you know how they feel and they can talk to anyone.”
What a fantastic way for a child to work through their feelings, what a great way to help others – well done Haley.
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