Periagoge
Scenario

When protecting children means explaining family estrangement

I'm estranged from my abusive father but my kids keep asking why they don't have a grandfather like their friends do.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Breaking cycles of abuse creates the challenge of explaining absence without creating shame or confusion.

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.