My mom wants our family to start going back to the church we left when I was twelve after the abuse scandal, and my siblings and I are all in different places about forgiveness and institutional trust. Every holiday conversation about it ends with someone crying or leaving the room.
More people experience this than they realize.
Past institutional trauma has created different healing timelines within the family, and they must navigate between one member's need for restoration and others' need for protection.
“Where Are You with Children and religious education?”
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.