My Jewish husband wants to sit shiva for his father but I don't understand any of it and feel like an outsider watching him disappear into rituals that exclude me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Witnessing intimate cultural practices can intensify the isolation of those who don't share the framework for meaning-making.
“Where Are You with Grief rituals across cultures — what they accomplish?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.