"The death of a same-sex parent can bring up all sorts of feelings about transience and mortality, and those feelings can absolutely be what have I done with my life and what am I going to do with it."
"Mourning has got stuck; this can lead to depression. By going to the next project, you're trying to avoid the pain of these losses."
"Your house sounded a bit like a golden prison; your friends are wowed, but you feel..."
A couple in their late 60s faces challenges with a property they cannot sell, leading to feelings of stagnation. After the death of a parent, one partner contemplates suicide but seeks help from Samaritans and a therapist. Issues with cross-dressing strain the relationship, but communication improves their understanding. The desire to sell the house and pursue new projects and travel emerges, alongside reflections on grief and potential depression. The therapist suggests that mourning may be affecting their outlook on life and future aspirations.
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