The terrorist attack happened in my neighborhood and strangers keep asking me how I feel like I am a representative of collective trauma
More people experience this than they realize.
Proximity to public trauma can transform private citizens into unwilling symbols expected to perform their pain for others' understanding.
“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.