My teenage daughter refuses to come to synagogue for her grandfather's yahrzeit and I don't know if I should force her or let her grieve in her own way.
More people experience this than they realize.
Parenting through loss requires negotiating between honoring memory and honoring autonomy.
“Where Are You with Jewish mourning — shiva shloshim yahrzeit?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.