My brother and I have been fighting about what to do with our mom's things since Dad died — he wants to clear everything out so she can 'move on' and I think she needs time, but really we're both just terrified of losing her too.
More people experience this than they realize.
Fear of additional loss is driving siblings toward opposing strategies for protecting their surviving parent.
“Where Are You with The death of a partner?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.