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Scenario

Why you might feel numb when someone dies

I watched my grandmother take her last breath yesterday and I felt nothing at all, just noticed how her jaw went slack, and now I'm terrified that I'm some kind of monster.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The psyche sometimes protects itself from overwhelming loss through temporary emotional anesthesia.

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 Death and dying — the physical process?”

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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