Periagoge
Scenario

When taking in orphaned relatives strains your nuclear family

I am raising my sister's children after she died but my own kids resent sharing everything with their cousins and I see the family unity breaking.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Expanding the circle of care is creating division within the existing family structure.

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

“Where Are You with African ubuntu and intergenerational responsibility?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.