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When spouses draw opposite lessons from the same tragic loss

My husband thinks our daughter's addiction and overdose should teach us about compassion and letting go, while I think it should teach us about fighting harder and never giving up, and we're both trying to honor her but in ways that feel like betrayal to the other.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The same devastating experience is generating conflicting imperatives that are isolating partners when they most need unity.

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