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Scenario

Why we reach for old love when new love fails us

I keep my grandmother's voicemails saved on my phone and listen to them when I miss my husband who left me because somehow her love feels like proof that I am worth loving.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

In moments of rejection, we seek evidence from the past that we are fundamentally worthy of care.

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 love — what they share?”

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.