My spouse tries to be supportive but I can see the grief in their eyes when they look at me. We both mourn the person I used to be but we can't talk about it without it feeling like a betrayal.
More people experience this than they realize.
Mutual mourning for a lost version of the self remains unexpressed to protect the relationship.
“Where Are You with Chronic illness — living with a long condition?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.