• Belief grief

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    "Belief grief" is a term that describes the emotional impact of realizing that deeply held beliefs were incorrect or misleading. discussed this with on the podcast. Chugh explained it as the sorrow and loss felt upon learning a disappointing truth about something one believed in strongly. For instance, discovering historical injustices that challenge perceptions of one’s country can evoke this type of grief 1.

    This concept is deeply personal, affecting one's perceived sense of knowledge and understanding, leading to feelings of disconnection and loss. Chugh notes that this grief has dual aspects: grieving over the realization that things aren't as good as believed and grieving over one's own ignorance or unawareness 1.

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