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Scenario

When grief emotions don't match cultural expectations of 'good death'

Everyone expects me to be grateful my father died peacefully but I'm furious that he left without saying goodbye and no one understands why I'm angry.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Idealized narratives about peaceful dying can silence the complex emotions that survivors actually experience, including rage and abandonment.

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 rituals across cultures — what they accomplish?”

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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