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Scenario

Why sudden catastrophic loss can cause emotional numbness

My house burned down in a wildfire last week and I lost everything but I feel numb instead of sad and people think something's wrong with me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

When loss is too vast and immediate for the psyche to process, numbness becomes a necessary refuge that others mistake for callousness.

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

“Where Are You with Sudden loss vs. expected loss?”

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.