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Scenario

Why comparing losses damages grieving people

My mother-in-law keeps saying 'I know how you feel' about my stillbirth because her dog died last year and I am losing my mind.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

False equivalencies minimize unique pain and reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of love's particular weight.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with What not to say to a grieving person?”

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.

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