Periagoge
Scenario

When personal health conditions conflict with traditional practices

I am supposed to fast for four days as part of my initiation but I have an eating disorder history and I am scared but ashamed to ask for modifications.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The inflexibility of some traditional practices can create dangerous situations for individuals with specific vulnerabilities.

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 Indigenous coming-of-age traditions?”

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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