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Closure Is an Inside Job: Why You Don’t Need One More Conversation to Feel at Peace With a Relationship Ending
“I just want closure.”
We hear it all the time from clients in therapy after a breakup, friend estrangement, or loss of a relationship that once mattered deeply.
But most of the time, when someone says they want closure, what they really want is something else. A second chance. A satisfying explanation. The other person to finally understand. One more meaningful moment. One last spark that maybe—just maybe—could reignite the flame.
14 Things to Say (or Not Say) When Someone Experiences Loss
It can be challenging to know what to say to someone who has experienced loss. It’s tempting to want to fix their pain. Here are 14 therapist-approved things to say to help someone you care about deal with loss.
Making the Most of the Holidays During Hard Times
End-of-year celebrations may be different this year. Here are some ways to help make this season as joyful as it can be, from Laurel Therapy Collective in California.
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