My sister and I inherited our grandmother's house together and we both have strong feelings about what to do with it — she wants to sell and split the money, I want to keep it in the family — but we're avoiding the conversation because we know it's going to be hard.
More people experience this than they realize.
Objects of inheritance carry the weight of memory and meaning that can't be divided as cleanly as assets.
“Where Are You with Love in Honor and Shame Cultures?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.