Periagoge
Scenario

When love includes wishing for death

I am watching my father die slowly from cancer and sometimes I wish he would just go quickly but then I hate myself for thinking that.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Witnessing prolonged suffering creates impossible emotions where compassion and selfishness become indistinguishable.

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

“Where Are You with Memento mori across traditions?”

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.