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Scenario

Why happiness feels like betrayal after child loss

I feel guilty for having moments of happiness or laughter because it seems like betraying my son's memory to experience joy when he cannot.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The parent believes that ongoing suffering is the only adequate tribute to their child's significance and their love's depth.

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

“Where Are You with Grief of a child — the unnatural loss?”

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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