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When physical resemblance carries emotional weight

Everyone says I look exactly like my aunt who died by suicide when I was little and I can't tell if they mean it as a compliment or a warning.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Family resemblance becomes a burden when it connects you to tragedy you didn't choose.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Family identity and inherited stories?”

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