Periagoge
Scenario

When you don't want to mourn an abusive parent

My mother died and I don't want to say kaddish because she was abusive and I feel like everyone expects me to suddenly forgive her because she's dead.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Death doesn't automatically transform complicated relationships into simple grief.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Jewish mourning — shiva shloshim yahrzeit?”

Peri

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.