My husband died and the traditional year of mourning prohibits me from wearing jewelry or bright colors, but I just started a new job in corporate America and I cannot explain why I look like I am in perpetual grief.
More people experience this than they realize.
Traditional mourning markers can become professional liabilities in cultures that prefer hidden grief.
“Where Are You with African grief traditions — communal mourning?”
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.