Our neighborhood association claims to be welcoming but every meeting feels like a performance of politeness that barely conceals who really belongs here. My neighbor and I are the only Latino families and we're trying to figure out if it's worth staying engaged or if we should just focus our energy elsewhere.
More people experience this than they realize.
Surface-level welcome masks deeper dynamics of belonging that leave minority members questioning their investment.
“Where Are You with The minority experience in majority spaces?”
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.