Hello
Thanks for your letter.
It sounds like you wish you could see your uncle more and it’s clear from what you write that you miss the things you used to do with him. When things change it’s natural to wish that things could have stayed the same, and it can be hard to get used to how they are now.
Your uncle might not have as much time as he used to but you could tell him how much you miss him and enjoy spending time with him now. You could ask your uncle if you can choose a time to see each other regularly and do something you both enjoy.
It can be really hard when adults argue and sometimes it seems like they don’t notice how upset you are. ChildLine is always here for you and perhaps you could think of another adult or friend who you can trust and can talk to when things are tough.
When someone dies we can get lots of different feelings at once and it can be hard to know what to do. It’s important to know there is no right or wrong way to feel or act. You don’t have to go to a funeral to say goodbye, we all say goodbye in different ways.
You might find it useful to look round the rest of the ChildLine website. The message boards are a place where other young people can talk about some of the things you’ve told me about. You could also find out more by looking in the Explore section or talking to a counsellor.
Take care
Sam