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When spaces hold conflicting memories of joy and loss

My husband wants to remarry in the same church where we held our son's funeral five years ago but I cannot imagine celebrating anything joyful in that space.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Physical locations can become so associated with trauma that their original positive meanings feel inaccessible or even offensive to the grieving.

Worth thinking about

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