My partner and I have been trying to conceive for two years and we've stopped talking about it even though it's the thing we both think about most. We just move through the appointments and the medications and the calendar tracking in this careful, polite silence that feels like we're protecting each other from something we're both drowning in.
More people experience this than they realize.
The shared grief has become so tender that protecting each other from pain has created a chasm between you.
“Where Are You with Disenfranchised grief — when loss isn't recognized?”
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.