Do we really need closure after bad things happen?
When it comes to the end of a relationship, the loss of a loved one, or even a national tragedy, we are often told we need “closure.” But while some people do find closure for their pain and grief, many more feel closure does not exist and believe the notion only promises false hopes.
Talking about closure limits how we think about grief and fails to capture the experiences of many who grieve over death or other losses. Some people struggle to meet social expectations for closure when privately they resent the idea or, worse, they wonder whether something is wrong with them because they do not have closure.
Nancy Berns explores these issues and their ramifications in Closure. Readers can use this book to untangle the web of closure and help understand the emotional and social experiences resulting from grief and loss.
