Periagoge
Scenario

When grief shows up as numbness instead of tears

I haven't cried once since my brother's funeral six months ago and people tell me I'm 'being so strong' but inside I feel completely hollow and disconnected from everything.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Emotional shutdown can be both a protective mechanism and a form of suffering in itself.

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

“Where Are You with The stages of grief — examined and critiqued?”

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.