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