Why you shouldn't look for 'closure' while grieving

Guest: Pauline Boss, author of "The Myth of Closure: Ambiguous Loss in a time of Pandemic and Change"   COVID-19 has snatched more than 30,000 lives in Canada, more than 900,000 in the U.S. and millions more around the world. But it has stolen so much more. Whether it's the thought of loved ones dying alone or the inability to gather for a funeral, countless have suffered in the isolation of lockdowns and physical distancing. While not a matter of life and death, it can be hard to come to terms with other losses, be it weddings, graduations, or other missed events that shape our days. Following this time of collective loss, people are longing for closure and a way to move on. But do we actually need to? Social scientist Pauline Boss explains why not getting closure might actually be the healthiest path as we seek to move forward with life through – and beyond – the pandemic.   This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Julia De Laurentiis Johnston and Matthew Hearn.