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When memorial practices trigger unexpected emotional responses

I have been wearing my deceased mother's perfume for eight months and yesterday someone told me I smell exactly like her and I had a panic attack.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The very rituals meant to provide comfort can sometimes collapse the distance between self and other in overwhelming ways.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Memorial practices and keeping memory alive?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.