be in denial

Truth be told, they are in denial about a lot of things.

For a long time I was a mother in denial.

Some families are in denial and don't want home care.

And didn't we have the right to live in denial, like everyone else?

No, China's officials are not in denial about their environment.

At the same time, the black community was in denial.

He was in denial because the situation made no sense.

A lot of the family was in denial about it.

The most important thing for any family that has similar issues is not to be in denial.