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Scenario

Why forgetting can feel like grace and betrayal

My husband has Alzheimer's and there are moments when I'm grateful he doesn't remember the worst parts of our marriage and then I feel like a monster.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Memory loss can offer unexpected mercies that we're afraid to acknowledge, let alone appreciate.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief and gratitude — the paradox?”

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.

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