Periagoge
Scenario

When family research reveals beloved ancestors' flaws

I'm the family genealogist but I found evidence that my favorite ancestor was actually a terrible person and I don't want to ruin everyone's image of him.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Being the keeper of family knowledge creates moral responsibility for managing others' relationships with ancestral figures.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Genealogy & Family History?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.