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When grief becomes part of your identity

My husband died two years ago and everyone expects me to be moving on but I like talking to his picture and I do not want to become someone who does not miss him.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The pressure to 'heal' can conflict with the desire to honor connection through continued mourning and remembrance.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The examined identity — building intentionally?”

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