I am estranged from my abusive brother but he died in an accident, and our family expects me to participate in the mourning as if we were close, and I do not know how to grieve someone who hurt me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Traditional expectations of family solidarity can erase the complexity of difficult relationships.
“Where Are You with African grief traditions — communal mourning?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.