The death of parents stirs up deep feelings from childhood including unresolved guilt toward them; it also reminds the couple that they are one step closer to death themselves. (religion-online.org)
«Complicated grief» resulting from unresolved guilt, anger, shame, and regret can fester on for many years. (psychotherapynetworker.org)
Unresolved guilt and resentment frequently infects the grief wounds, preventing them from healing. (religion-online.org)