Periagoge
Scenario

Why language loss feels like losing identity

I've been here so long that when I speak my native language I sometimes forget words and it feels like I'm losing pieces of myself I can never get back.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Linguistic atrophy represents irreversible cognitive and cultural change that can feel like a form of death.

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

“Where Are You with Immigration & Cultural Transition?”

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.