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Scenario

When parents disagree about family transparency with children

My wife and I disagree about how much to share with our kids about my mother's alcoholism and it's bringing up all our different feelings about family secrets and protection and honesty.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The stories we tell our children about pain reveal what we believe about innocence and resilience.

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

“Where Are You with Continuing bonds — ongoing relationship with the deceased?”

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.