I have been cooking my grandfather's favorite meals throughout his forty-day mourning period, but tomorrow it ends and I do not know how to stop this ritual that comforts me.
More people experience this than they realize.
The end of prescribed mourning time can feel like another loss when ritual has become a primary way of maintaining connection with the deceased.
“Where Are You with Islamic mourning — the forty-day tradition?”
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.