My dad died after a brutal battle with alcoholism and my mom keeps saying how peaceful he looks now, but my sister and I both feel this weird mix of grief and relief that we can't say out loud because it feels like betraying him or admitting we're bad daughters.
More people experience this than they realize.
The socially unacceptable emotions are the ones most desperately needing witness and acceptance.
“Where Are You with Grief and relief — complex feelings after difficult deaths?”
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.