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Scenario

When family doesn't understand the depth of grief over a friend's death

Our whole family is pretending that losing David isn't devastating because he was 'just' my best friend, not a relative, and I feel like I'm grieving alone while everyone expects me to comfort them about their own smaller losses.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The hierarchy of acceptable sorrow is crushing someone who loved outside the lines of blood and marriage.

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

“Where Are You with The death of a friend?”

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.