Periagoge
Scenario

When grieving someone who caused harm creates community confusion

I keep wanting to defend my abusive mother in grief group when I talk about missing her because even though she hurt me I still love her.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The complexity of loving damage finds no easy home in support systems designed for uncomplicated mourning.

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 groups and communities?”

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.