Periagoge
Scenario

When chronic illness feels like the death of simple pleasures

My diabetes diagnosis at forty-five feels like a death sentence even though I know people live full lives with it, but I can't stop thinking about all the things I'll never eat again.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The small joys that made life sweet now represent everything you must surrender, magnifying loss beyond medical necessity.

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 health — chronic illness and disability?”

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.