Periagoge
Scenario

Why we dismiss elder stories we later desperately want

I spent my grandfather's last Christmas complaining about his repetitive stories instead of asking him to tell me more about his childhood.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The familiarity of aging relatives' narratives can blind us to their irreplaceable value until loss makes their absence acute.

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 and regret — what we wish we'd said?”

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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