My mother died and according to our customs I should not cut my hair for six months, but I am starting cancer treatment next week and will lose it all anyway, and I do not know what this means for honoring her.
More people experience this than they realize.
Health crises can force impossible choices between healing the body and honoring cultural obligations.
“Where Are You with African grief traditions — communal mourning?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.