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Scenario

When grief rituals feel performative rather than healing

Every anniversary and holiday my grief support group does special ceremonies but they make me feel worse and I don't know how to opt out without seeming ungrateful.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The institutionalization of mourning can transform authentic remembrance into obligation, forcing grievers to perform their pain on schedule.

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

“Where Are You with Grief groups and communities?”

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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