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Scenario

Why death narratives can erase the complexity of who someone really was

Everyone at the funeral kept talking about my brother like he was already a saint but he was actually pretty difficult and I feel guilty for remembering him honestly.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cultural tendencies to sanitize the dead can create conflict between honest memory and social expectations of grief.

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

“Where Are You with Identity in old age and approaching death?”

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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