My family has this unwritten rule that we don't criticize Uncle Mike even though he says really awful things at every gathering, and my teenage daughter is starting to ask why we all just sit there and take it. We've built our whole family identity around keeping the peace and staying close, but I'm realizing the cost might be teaching our kids that love means swallowing your voice.
More people experience this than they realize.
The family's investment in unity and tradition has created a system where speaking truth threatens the very belonging that defines them.
“Where Are You with Groupthink and the cost of belonging?”
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.