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Scenario

When pride and anger coexist after losing a child

My son died in military service overseas and I am proud of him but also angry that he chose something that took him from me and I feel terrible for being angry.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The parent struggles to hold simultaneous truths about honor and loss without betraying either feeling.

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 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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.