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Scenario

When loss erases your sense of self

My wife died six months ago and everyone keeps telling me I need to 'move on' but I don't know who I am without being her husband.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The disorientation that comes when a central part of your identity is suddenly ripped away.

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 and community — who we are in belonging?”

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.