cass72 - bilby doesn't have much access to tv (only ABC2 in limited doses), no electronic games, no computer etc.

Her dad often takes her on bike rides thru a local cemetery, which i'm sure, heightens her awareness of death and dying. He has alot of trouble discerning what is and what is not "age appropriate" conversations and topics, to discuss with a 6yo - i'm not there when these occur, so hard for me to know exactly what he's talking about with her, i just get to find out bits and bobs from her.

She doesn't use the word "suicide" as such. But i agree, all these things she IS saying, could be a cry for help. She seems angry and depressed - i think she feels totally powerless, to get her mum and dad to live together in same house again - which is true - she wants it, it's not going to happen. She feels powerless to have more family, wants siblings, wants grandparents, wants cousins to play with - none of this is going to happen.

i think the bullying she has experienced at school, has had an effect to, like a "giving up". Like she values herself less now. (after ONE year at school, in Reception for crying out loud).

sunny - i would be very interested to hear about the enriching activities you mention, thanks so much.