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Scenario

When joy feels like betrayal after loss

I feel guilty every time I laugh or have a good day because my son died and it feels like betraying his memory to experience joy.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Grief can create false binaries between honoring the dead and living fully.

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

“Where Are You with Grief as psychological process?”

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.