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Scenario

How shame shapes what we share in grief communities

I lied to my grief group about how my brother died because I can't handle their judgment if they knew it was suicide and he was using again.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The need for acceptance can force mourners to edit their stories, creating false selves even in spaces designed for radical honesty.

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.

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