Life replacement narratives

Hey there little buddy! Have you ever heard someone say that they are starting a new chapter in their life? Well, sometimes when people go through big changes or difficult things in their life, they create a new story for themselves to help them feel better. This new story is called a life replacement narrative.

Let me give you an example: Let's say your friend's parents got divorced and your friend was really sad about it. To help feel better, your friend might create a new story in their head where they imagine that their parents were never meant to be together and that now they each get to be happier on their own. This new story helps your friend feel better about the divorce.

Life replacement narratives can be really helpful when you need to feel better about a difficult situation. They can give you hope and help you see things in a different way. However, it's also important to remember that these stories are not always true and it's okay to feel sad about what happened. It's important to talk to grown-ups and friends about your feelings so they can help you. does that make sense?