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Scenario

When death brings forbidden relief

I feel guilty that I am relieved my father died because watching him suffer with dementia was destroying me and I do not know if that makes me a terrible person.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Complex emotions around loss challenge simple narratives of pure sadness and create shame around natural responses.

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 Grief of losing a parent?”

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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