A few years ago, I heard the term family myths for the first time during a career coaching program. My goal back then was to shift my career path to something that served my inner world better. The first step was creating a vision board that reflected my aspirations. Then, we began analyzing the myths that might be blocking me from reaching that vision. Family myths are deeply rooted beliefs shared within a family, often starting with “we.”When internalized, these beliefs can shift to “I.” While they can create a strong sense of belonging, they can also be deeply harmful — masking generational trauma, distorting reality, and limiting personal growth.…