My city is grieving the police shooting but I am Black and my white friends expect me to educate them through my trauma
More people experience this than they realize.
Being asked to translate your suffering for others' comfort adds a second layer of violation to the original wound.
“Where Are You with Collective grief — mourning public figures and tragedies?”
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.