My father died and I have been calling him Dad in past tense but it feels like I am erasing him from existence every time I do it.
More people experience this than they realize.
The grammatical shift from present to past tense forces an acknowledgment of finality that can feel like an additional act of loss.
“Where Are You with What grief reveals about what matters?”
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.