My teenage son refuses to participate in the traditional mourning for his grandfather because he says it is primitive and embarrassing, and I do not know how to bridge this gap between his American identity and our heritage.
More people experience this than they realize.
Cultural assimilation can create painful rifts in how families process loss together.
“Where Are You with African grief traditions — communal mourning?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.