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Scenario

Why keeping deceased loved ones' belongings becomes torment

I cannot throw away my daughter's toothbrush even though she died two years ago and it is sitting there every morning reminding me she will never brush her teeth again.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Objects meant to comfort have become daily witnesses to irreversible absence.

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 Complicated grief — prolonged grief disorder?”

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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