My cousin and I are cleaning out our great-aunt's house and finding photographs and letters that tell stories about our family's role in local politics in the 1960s that none of the living relatives ever mentioned to us. Some of the material suggests our great-grandfather was more involved in opposing integration than anyone admits, and we're struggling with whether this becomes family knowledge or stays buried with our great-aunt.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people must decide whether uncomfortable truths about their ancestors become part of the family's conscious memory or remain hidden.
“Where Are You with What history remembers and what it forgets?”
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.