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Parting stone

Okay kiddo, let me explain what a parting stone is in a really simple way. You know how sometimes we have to say goodbye to someone we love because they need to go away or because they have passed away? It can be really hard to say goodbye, right?

Well, a parting stone is like a special kind of rock that people use to say goodbye in a special way. Some people believe that these stones have special powers that help them feel connected to the person they are saying goodbye to.

People might write a message or draw a picture on the parting stone to remember the person they are saying goodbye to. They might also leave the stone in a special place, like a garden or a park, so that they can come back and visit it later.

Sometimes people also use parting stones to say goodbye to things that are important to them, like a pet that has passed away or a favorite toy that they have outgrown. No matter how you use it, a parting stone is a special way to remember someone or something that you love.
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