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When spiritual comfort feels empty after loss

My mother died two weeks ago and people keep telling me she is in a better place but I do not believe in heaven and I just want her here.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Consolation that does not match one's beliefs can deepen rather than ease isolation in grief.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Living with loss long-term?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.