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Scenario

When families struggle with relief after a parent's difficult death

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.

What we've seen

The socially unacceptable emotions are the ones most desperately needing witness and acceptance.

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 Grief and relief — complex feelings after difficult deaths?”

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.