Periagoge
Scenario

When you feel weak compared to ancestors who survived trauma

My grandmother survived the Holocaust and never complained about anything and I have panic attacks about climate change and wonder what is wrong with me that I cannot handle uncertainty like she did.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Idealizing ancestral resilience overlooks both their actual suffering and the different challenges that each generation faces in developing inner strength.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Philosophy of history?”

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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