Periagoge
Scenario

When siblings disagree on caring for aging parents with different philosophies

My sister and I have been taking care of our mom with dementia for three years and we've developed completely different approaches — she wants to preserve mom's independence at all costs, I want to prioritize safety — and every decision becomes a battle where we're both right and both exhausted.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people who love the same person deeply are being torn apart by equally valid but incompatible ways of expressing that love.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African grief traditions — communal mourning?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.