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When grief becomes a desire for revenge

My brother died in a car accident caused by a drunk driver two years ago and I fantasize daily about confronting the man who killed him.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Powerlessness in the face of senseless loss can transform sorrow into violent fantasies of restoration.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.