I am eight months pregnant and my mother just died, and our customs say I cannot participate in funeral preparations because it might harm the baby, but staying away feels like abandoning her.
More people experience this than they realize.
Traditional protections can become painful exclusions during times of deepest need.
“Where Are You with African grief traditions — communal mourning?”
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.