My sister and I have been planning our father's memorial service for three weeks and we can't agree on anything — she wants something small and private like he would have wanted, I want to celebrate his life the way our mother would have if she were still here to plan it, and we're both grieving him and missing her guidance at the same time.
More people experience this than they realize.
The death of one partner in a long-term relationship leaves the surviving family members without their usual mediator and decision-maker, forcing them to navigate grief while learning new ways to resolve conflict.
“Where Are You with The death of a partner?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.