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Scenario

When family grief creates unhealthy dependence

My mom and I have always been close, but since my dad died last year, she's been calling me multiple times a day and I'm starting to feel suffocated while also feeling guilty for wanting space from her grief. We're both drowning and don't know how to help each other find solid ground.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people who love each other are discovering that shared loss can create a desperate intimacy that serves neither person's healing.

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

“Where Are You with Hindu Philosophy of Love — Kama and Bhakti?”

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.

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