My mom's jewelry box plays her favorite song when opened and every time I hear it I start crying but I cannot stop myself from opening it every day.
More people experience this than they realize.
The compulsion to re-experience pain through memorial objects suggests grief's complex relationship with both seeking and avoiding emotional intensity.
“Where Are You with Memorial practices and keeping memory alive?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.