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Scenario

Why losing a grandparent can feel like losing a parent

My grandmother raised me and died last week and I feel more orphaned at 35 than I did when my actual parents died.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Blood relationships don't always map onto emotional reality; sometimes the deepest roots grow sideways.

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

“Where Are You with The teacher of grief — every tradition's view?”

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.