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Scenario

When mental rehearsal becomes a substitute for actual relationship

I keep having the same argument with my mother in my head even though she's been dead for three years

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The mind continues patterns of reactivity with internalized others long after the external relationship has ended.

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 Cognitive distortions — identification and change?”

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.