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Scenario

Why grief makes ordinary joy feel impossible

Every anniversary and holiday feels like walking through broken glass and I am tired of pretending to participate in celebrations

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Collective rituals of happiness can become sites of acute isolation for those carrying loss.

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 Grief and mental health — when grief becomes depression?”

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.