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Scenario

When grief obligations outlast the relationship

My friend's mother calls me on her birthday and death anniversary every year and I dread these conversations but cannot say no.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Bereaved parents sometimes transfer their need for connection onto their child's friends, creating complicated ongoing bonds.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The death of a friend?”

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.