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Scenario

Why religious comfort doesn't always comfort the grieving

At my dad's funeral last week my aunt kept saying 'he's in a better place now' and I know she means well but it made me feel like my grief was wrong somehow.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Well-meaning attempts to reframe loss can inadvertently shame the natural pain of separation.

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

“Where Are You with What not to say to a grieving person?”

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.

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