Periagoge
Scenario

When sacrifice feels like spiritual practice and deprivation

I have been celibate for three years while caring for my disabled husband and I feel guilty for missing physical intimacy because I know he cannot help his condition.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love's demands can transform natural needs into sources of shame, confusing martyrdom with devotion.

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 Agape — unconditional love across traditions?”

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.