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Scenario

How childhood trauma affects arranged marriage partner selection

My family keeps asking why I rejected the last proposal and I cannot tell them it is because the man reminded me of my father who was emotionally abusive.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The body remembers what the mind tries to forget, and family resemblances can trigger ancient fears.

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Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Arranged Marriage and Family-Mediated Partnership?”

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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