My community is planning my coming-of-age ceremony but I am gay and terrified that the traditional teachings about gender roles will exclude or shame me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Ancient wisdom traditions may not have space for modern understanding of identity, creating painful choices between authenticity and belonging.
“Where Are You with Indigenous coming-of-age traditions?”
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.