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Scenario

Why historical events feel personal

I cry every time I see footage of the partition of India even though my family left decades before but something in me recognizes that loss.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Collective trauma can resonate emotionally even when it doesn't align with personal family history.

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 Historical grief — intergenerational mourning?”

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.