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Scenario

When your grief doesn't match others' expectations

My twin sister died suddenly last year and people expect me to be more devastated than I am, but we weren't that close and I feel guilty for not grieving harder.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The assumption that biological or social closeness determines the depth of grief can create shame when actual relationships are more complex.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Sudden loss vs. expected loss?”

Peri

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.