Miss Lupita, the Healer: Eriksonian Reflections on Grieving a Mother

Based on some of Erik H. Erikson’s autobiographical references, the author reflects on Erikson’s relationship with his mother, Karla Abrahamsen Homburger. The author then introduces his mother, María Guadalupe Mejía Herrera, and recounts some of the “beautiful flowers” in her garden, notably supporting the author’s vocational journey. The author analyzes how theological seminaries are akin to Erikson’s concept of psychosocial moratorium. He concludes by offering a few recommendations to accompany care seekers as they mourn the death of a parenting person.