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Scenario

Why survival doesn't automatically mean gratitude

I feel like I should be grateful to be alive after the accident but mostly I am just angry about everything I lost.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The expectation to feel grateful for survival can invalidate the very real losses that trauma brings, creating shame around legitimate grief.

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

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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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