I feel like I am betraying my deceased wife by enjoying moments at her forty-day gathering, like when my nephew made everyone laugh telling stories about her.
More people experience this than they realize.
The guilt that accompanies unexpected moments of lightness during grief can feel like a betrayal of love rather than a natural part of healing.
“Where Are You with Islamic mourning — the forty-day tradition?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.