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When people say you should be moving on from grief

My dad died six months ago and everyone keeps telling me I should be 'moving on' but I still call his voicemail just to hear his voice and I don't want to stop.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The social pressure to complete grief according to others' timelines conflicts with the natural rhythm of attachment and loss.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief, Loss & Life Rebuilding?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.