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Scenario

Why speaking for the dead hurts the living

People keep telling me my wife 'wouldn't want me to be sad' and I want to ask them when exactly they had that conversation with her.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Presuming to voice the deceased's wishes denies the griever's right to feel what they feel.

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

“Where Are You with What not to say to a grieving person?”

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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