Periagoge
Scenario

When others expect trauma to be transformative

I survived cancer and people expect me to be grateful and transformed but mostly I just want to forget it happened and feel normal again.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Societal narratives about growth through suffering can invalidate the desire to simply integrate difficult experiences without making them meaningful.

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

“Where Are You with The examined identity — building intentionally?”

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.