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Scenario

When holidays trigger memories of performed normalcy

I cannot enjoy Christmas because it reminds me of all the years I pretended our family was normal when my dad was screaming and my mom was crying in the kitchen.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Celebrations become painful reminders of the gap between the life that was performed and the reality that was endured.

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 Grief for lost childhood?”

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.

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