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Scenario

When family members protect each other from shared grief

My dad and I have gotten closer since my mom died but we both dance around talking about her because we don't want to make the other one sad.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love becomes a barrier to healing when protection trumps connection.

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

“Where Are You with Collective grief — mourning public figures and tragedies?”

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.