Principlev1PR-1929
Mourn lost possible selves explicitly before constructing…
Mourn lost possible selves explicitly before constructing positive meaning from disrupted life plans, as denied grief blocks genuine redemption.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Cognitive Dissonance Drives Information Avoidance (cognitive dissonance when holding contradictions), Emotions function as evaluative signals that provide… (emotions provide evaluative signals), and Experiential avoidance (attempting to alter the form… (experiential avoidance as risk factor). It prescribes a sequence: mourning before meaning-making. Actionable guidance for narrative construction after loss.