My sister and I stopped speaking three years ago after our father's funeral and I dream about her constantly, but people say I should just call her like it's that simple.
More people experience this than they realize.
Choosing to cut contact with family creates ongoing loss without death, leaving mourners trapped between protection and longing.
“Where Are You with Disenfranchised grief — when loss isn't recognized?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.