Periagoge
Scenario

When others' joy becomes unbearable after loss

I have been avoiding my best friend since her baby was born because mine died and I hate feeling this jealous and small

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Grief can poison the ability to witness happiness in others, creating secondary losses of relationship and connection.

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 Grief and mental health — when grief becomes depression?”

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.