My son died and our extended family has been staying with us for three weeks doing the traditional mourning, but my husband needs to return to work and I do not know how to ask everyone to leave without seeming ungrateful.
More people experience this than they realize.
The economy of modern life can make traditional mourning periods financially unsustainable.
“Where Are You with African grief traditions — communal mourning?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.