I hope you don't mind, but I do have some advice for you in regards to the matter.
Dealing with parental death is never easy for all parties. Sometimes you just don't want to talk about it, because it'd be bringing up emotions that you'd rather just ignore and pretend they don't exist. It's definitely not a healthy way of managing grief, and it's good that you've caught on to this now, rather than later. I'd advise you to just make yourself available for him when he needs you. Sometimes people aren't ready to open up about their feelings, and pushing them just makes them defensive.
The best you can do, at this point, is to be there for him. Spend time with him during the holidays, let him know that you care about his well-being, and that if he has any troubles he can approach you for help.
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Dealing with parental death is never easy for all parties. Sometimes you just don't want to talk about it, because it'd be bringing up emotions that you'd rather just ignore and pretend they don't exist. It's definitely not a healthy way of managing grief, and it's good that you've caught on to this now, rather than later. I'd advise you to just make yourself available for him when he needs you. Sometimes people aren't ready to open up about their feelings, and pushing them just makes them defensive.
The best you can do, at this point, is to be there for him. Spend time with him during the holidays, let him know that you care about his well-being, and that if he has any troubles he can approach you for help.