Periagoge
Scenario

When new life reminds you of death

My best friend died in childbirth and I can't be around her baby because seeing him makes me angry that she's not here to raise him.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Joy and grief can become so intertwined that one becomes impossible without triggering the other.

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 relief — complex feelings after difficult deaths?”

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.