Our entire extended family is planning a reunion to celebrate our grandparents' 70th wedding anniversary, but my cousins and I are realizing we all have different memories of them and some of us remember some pretty problematic things. We want to honor them but we're struggling with how to celebrate people who were complicated.
More people experience this than they realize.
A group of relatives is discovering that creating a shared celebration requires navigating the gap between the people they want to honor and the people they actually remember.
“Where Are You with The biography impulse — being remembered?”
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.