Periagoge
Scenario

Why you avoid friends who are suffering

My best friend has cancer and I keep avoiding her calls because I do not know what to say and then I feel guilty about being a terrible person.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Fear of inadequacy in the face of suffering is creating the very abandonment you most want to avoid.

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

“Where Are You with Metta — Buddhist loving-kindness?”

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.