My dad remarried five years ago and while I like his wife, family gatherings still feel awkward because none of us know what traditions to keep from before mom died, what new ones to create, or how to talk about mom's memory without making his wife feel like an outsider.
More people experience this than they realize.
You are trying to weave together grief, gratitude, and growth into something that honors everyone's place in a story that began before some of you met.
“Where Are You with Grief groups and communities?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.