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Scenario

Why losing parents can feel like becoming an orphan at any age

I am 45 and just buried both my parents within six months and I feel like an orphan even though I am a grown adult with my own family.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The death of parents removes a fundamental safety net that persists in the psyche regardless of chronological age or independence.

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

“Where Are You with The gift of mortality — what loss teaches about being alive?”

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.