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How families navigate letting go of inherited places that no longer serve them

My family has owned this lake house for three generations and my siblings and I can barely afford the upkeep anymore but none of us can bear the thought of selling it even though we hardly use it and it's becoming a source of stress rather than joy.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The weight of family history is keeping people attached to a place that has become a burden rather than a blessing.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Place attachment — loving where you are?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.