My cousin died in a car accident and our family is doing the traditional seven days of mourning with no music or celebration, but my daughter is turning five next week and I do not know if I should cancel her party.
More people experience this than they realize.
Grief rituals can demand a pause that life's ongoing needs cannot accommodate.
“Where Are You with African grief traditions — communal mourning?”
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.