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Scenario

When a parent dies before you can offer forgiveness

My father died six months ago and I never told him I forgave him for leaving when I was twelve, and now I carry both his absence and my own silence.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The weight of unspoken forgiveness becomes a double grief—mourning both the person and the lost opportunity for reconciliation.

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 and regret — what we wish we'd said?”

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.