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Scenario

When naming children reveals family mysteries

I want to name my baby after my grandmother but just found out her real name wasn't what she told us and I don't know which version of her to honor.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to honor ancestors becomes complicated when their identities themselves were constructions.

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

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

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.