Periagoge
Scenario

When hobbies become rituals of grief and memory

My dad taught me to fish when I was seven and now he has dementia and does not remember but I still go to our spot every Sunday even though I hate fishing.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Activities can become vessels for processing loss, carrying meaning far beyond their original purpose.

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 Hobbies, Recreation & Leisure?”

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.