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Scenario

When couples apply grief models to non-death losses

My wife and I both lost our jobs in the same layoff and we keep saying we're going through the stages of grief about our careers, but using that language makes everything feel clinical when what we really need is to be angry and scared together.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Borrowing the language of bereavement for other losses can distance you from the raw reality of what you're actually experiencing.

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

“Where Are You with The stages of grief — examined and critiqued?”

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.