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Scenario

When relief and grief happen at the same time

I feel guilty that I am relieved my mother finally died after watching dementia take her piece by piece for three years, and I don't know if that makes me a terrible person.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The complexity of mourning someone whose suffering has ended can create profound moral confusion.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The stages of grief — examined and critiqued?”

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.