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Why relief and grief can coexist after prolonged suffering

I feel guilty that I am relieved my husband's long illness is finally over even though I miss him terribly.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love can simultaneously want someone to stay and want their pain to end, creating complex emotions that defy simple categorization.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with What we learn from grief about love?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.