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Scenario

Why losing a parent can erase the version of yourself they reflected back

My dad and I were incredibly close and after he died six months ago I feel like the version of myself that existed in his eyes died with him.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Certain aspects of identity exist only in the mirror of specific relationships, becoming unreachable when that witness disappears.

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 Grief for lost identity — who you were before?”

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.