The sweat lodge leader said my chronic pain is my body holding trauma from when my ancestors walked the Trail of Tears, but I need to work and take care of my family and can't fall apart processing historical grief.
More people experience this than they realize.
The depth of healing required conflicts with the immediate demands of survival and family obligation.
“Where Are You with Indigenous healing traditions — Americas and Pacific?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.