My adopted parents never told me my birth mother was Native American and now I don't know if I belong anywhere or have the right to grieve for a culture I never knew.
More people experience this than they realize.
Disconnection from biological heritage through adoption creates complex questions about cultural mourning rights.
“Where Are You with Historical grief — intergenerational mourning?”
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.