Periagoge
Scenario

When suicide permanently changes the meaning of holidays and celebrations

My brother killed himself three days before Christmas and now every holiday feels like I'm pretending to celebrate over his grave.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Joy becomes performance when grief has colonized all the calendar moments that used to mean happiness.

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

“Where Are You with Suicide loss — the particular grief?”

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.