Posts tagged kat-primeau
Why does it feel like I'm not grieving the "right" way?

Many individuals blame themselves for not having a skill set with which to approach grief, or for not taking "enough" time to be present with their pain after the loss of a loved one. From a social work perspective, however, we view these struggles through a systemic lens rather than pathologizing the individual. We see feelings like self-criticism, shame, and guilt not as personal failures but as natural responses to broader societal and cultural expectations.

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