Periagoge
Scenario

When grief makes you spend money compulsively

My dad died three months ago and I keep buying things I don't need because somehow spending money feels like I'm still alive and moving forward.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're using consumption to outrun the reality of mortality that loss has made undeniable.

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

“Where Are You with Stoic memento mori — remember you will die?”

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.