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Scenario

When Grief Is Complicated by a Difficult Relationship

My mother died last month and everyone keeps telling me to remember the good times but honestly most of my memories are of her criticism and I feel guilty for not missing her more.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Society's scripts for mourning do not account for the complexity of loving someone who caused deep harm.

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 Forgiving parents?”

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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