Periagoge
Scenario

How to miss someone who is right in front of you

I had to put my mom in memory care and she looks at me like a stranger now and I miss her even though I see her twice a week.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Dementia creates the cruelest form of presence: proximity without recognition, love without reciprocity.

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

“Where Are You with The teacher of grief — every tradition's view?”

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.