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Scenario

How to balance widowhood customs with children's immediate needs

My wife died two months ago and according to our customs I should not remarry for a full year, but my three young children need a mother and I met someone who could help us heal.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Traditional mourning periods can conflict with the practical demands of surviving family members.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African grief traditions — communal mourning?”

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.

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