Periagoge
Scenario

Why feeling happy after loss feels like betrayal

I laugh at something funny and then feel guilty for having a moment where I forgot to be sad about losing everything.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Moments of natural joy can seem incompatible with appropriate mourning, creating guilt about normal emotional range.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Widowed identity?”

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.

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