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Scenario

Why relief during expected loss can feel like betrayal

I've been my mom's caregiver for five years watching her decline with Alzheimer's and now that she's dying I feel relieved, which makes me hate myself.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The slow erosion of prolonged caregiving creates a complex mourning where anticipated relief collides with love and guilt.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Sudden loss vs. expected loss?”

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.