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A letter to my children (free template)

Free template

Most parents mean to say these things and never quite find the moment. This template gives you a place to start. Keep what fits, cut what doesn't, and put it in your own words — that's what they'll want to hear.

The template

Yours to copy and change. The blanks (___) are for you to fill in.

To my ___, If this letter has reached you, then the day I hoped would come much later has come instead. I'm sorry I can't say this in person, so I'm saying it here, while I still can. Being your ___ was the best thing I ever did. I want that written down with no room for doubt: I was proud of you. Not for anything you achieved — for who you are. A few things to carry with you. Be kind, especially when it's hard. Tell the truth. Forgive quickly. And don't let anyone talk you into believing you're on your own, because you never were, and you aren't now. Don't freeze in your grief. Live. Laugh at the things we used to laugh at. When you think of me, don't picture an ending. Picture me waiting. I love you more than these words can hold, ___

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It opens in the editor, already filled in — change every word you like, then add who it should reach.

What happens next

You write it now and we hold it. Nothing is sent while you’re here to send it — it’s only delivered to the people you name if the day comes that you’re gone. Read how it works for the honest version, including what this does and doesn’t promise.

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