My Italian grandmother screamed and beat her chest at funerals and I want to do that for my son but everyone expects me to be composed and dignified.
More people experience this than they realize.
Inherited patterns of mourning behavior can feel more emotionally truthful than contemporary norms that prioritize composure over authentic expression.
“Where Are You with Grief rituals across cultures — what they accomplish?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.