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When relief narratives clash with love's selfishness

My dad keeps saying I should be happy my mom is not suffering anymore but I am selfish enough to wish she was still here suffering with me.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The expectation of grateful relief can shame the natural desire to keep our beloved with us regardless of cost.

Worth thinking about

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