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Why relief can coexist with devastating loss

My husband died in hospice and I feel guilty for being grateful that I don't have to watch him suffer anymore.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love sometimes finds its mercy in the end of belovedpain, creating complex emotional landscapes.

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“Where Are You with Death of a loved one — the immediate experience?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.