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Scenario

How grief makes receiving kindness feel like vulnerability

I never thanked my neighbor for shoveling my driveway all winter after my husband died because accepting help felt like admitting how broken I was.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The rawness of loss can make gestures of care feel like confirmation of our helplessness rather than expressions of community support.

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 regret — what we wish we'd said?”

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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