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How self-punishment manifests in grief

My teenage daughter died eight years ago and I just realized I have been unconsciously punishing myself by never buying anything beautiful for our house.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Surviving children's deaths can feel like a crime requiring ongoing penance.

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