My sister and I are cleaning out our father's house together, but every time we touch his belongings my whole body starts shaking and I have to sit down, while she seems to power through like it's just another chore. I can see her watching me fall apart and I know she thinks I'm being dramatic, but I can't make her understand that grief isn't something I'm choosing - it's hijacking my nervous system.
More people experience this than they realize.
Divergent somatic grief responses create judgment and disconnection precisely when family members need each other most.
“Where Are You with The physical experience of grief?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.