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Scenario

When mourning traditions clash with life's celebrations

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.

What we've seen

Grief rituals can demand a pause that life's ongoing needs cannot accommodate.

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 African grief traditions — communal mourning?”

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.

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