The Myth of Closure
Pauline Boss challenges the concept of closure in human relationships, emphasizing that even when someone is lost, we still care about them. She explores how different cultures remember their ancestors and questions society's expectation to "close the door" after someone's death. The conversation touches on Freud's perspective on grief and the non-linear nature of the grieving process.In this clip
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[Unedited] Pauline Boss with Krista Tippett
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