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Scenario

When couples grieve shared loss with different timelines and needs

My husband and I fostered a child for two years and recently had to say goodbye when they reunited with family, and we're both grieving differently - he wants to foster again right away, I need time to process, and neither of us knows how to honor both our needs while we're heartbroken.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're both trying to heal from the same wound in ways that feel threatening to each other.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Love in Later Life and Aging Partnership?”

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.