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Scenario

Why joy feels like betrayal in early grief

I feel guilty for laughing at something funny today because my wife just died and it feels like betraying her memory somehow.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The return of life force can feel like abandonment of the dead we're meant to honor.

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 Death of a loved one — the immediate experience?”

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.