Periagoge
Scenario

When heritage language loss prevents final goodbyes

I was fluent in Arabic as a child but lost it completely and now my grandfather is dying and I cannot tell him I love him in the words that would mean something to him.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The erosion of ancestral language severs the sacred thread connecting generations, leaving love unexpressed in its original form.

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

“Where Are You with Second language acquisition theory?”

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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