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When someone's final wishes conflict with your need to grieve

My son's suicide note asked me not to write about him but writing is how I process everything and now I feel creatively paralyzed.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The dead can hold the living hostage to promises that prevent healing.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief and creativity — making from loss?”

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