My mom wants me to forgive my dad for abandoning us because we're supposed to honor elders but his absence caused real damage that ceremony can't just erase.
More people experience this than they realize.
Traditional values about honoring elders can be used to minimize or dismiss legitimate grievances about abandonment and neglect.
“Where Are You with Indigenous restorative traditions?”
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.