A mother confesses that she sometimes feels relieved and happy at how well she has been able to cope since her husband died. The daughter should assume that this means that her mom:
A) didn't really love her dad.
B) is reacting normally.
C) is denying her loss.
D) should join a widowed person's group.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

It is normal and healthy for individuals to feel a range of emotions after the death of a loved one, including a sense of relief or even happiness at times. This does not mean that the individual didn't love their partner or is denying their loss. The daughter should be supportive of her mother's coping process and encourage her to seek support if needed, but joining a widowed person's group should not be assumed necessary based on this statement alone.

A Mother Confesses That She Sometimes Feels Relieved and Happy