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Scenario

How to mourn losses within love

I love my special needs child completely but I still sometimes grieve the typical childhood experiences we'll never have and then feel guilty for grieving.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Unconditional love can coexist with grief for alternative realities, though such grief often feels forbidden or disloyal.

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 gratitude — the paradox?”

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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