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Scenario

When caregiving ends with death and relief

My mother-in-law finally died after five years of dementia and my wife is devastated but I just feel exhausted and guilty for being glad it's over.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The end of long suffering can feel like freedom and betrayal simultaneously.

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 Grief and relief — complex feelings after difficult deaths?”

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.