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Scenario

When families lose permission for physical playfulness

My siblings and I used to have amazing play fights during family gatherings but since dad made that comment about us acting like children we've all gotten self-conscious and family visits feel stiff now.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Shame about adult bodies at play has infected the family's capacity for joy.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Physical play — rough-and-tumble?”

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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