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Scenario

When partners have different readiness for comfort care transition

My husband was just moved to comfort care only and I'm struggling with the shift from trying to cure him to just keeping him comfortable, but he seems more at peace with it than I am and I don't want to burden him with my inability to accept this transition.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people are moving through acceptance of death at different speeds, and the one who is behind fears that their resistance will interfere with their loved one's peace.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Palliative care and comfort medicine?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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