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Scenario

Why telling your truth doesn't always bring peace

I gave testimony hoping it would bring closure but instead I feel more angry than before I started talking.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The act of testimony can reactivate trauma rather than resolve it, challenging assumptions about healing through disclosure.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Truth and reconciliation commissions?”

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.