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Scenario

Why intersecting vulnerabilities can make seeking help impossible

I am undocumented and queer and I cannot access mental health services without risking deportation, but the stress of hiding both identities is destroying me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Multiple systems of oppression create compounding barriers that make basic needs inaccessible.

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

“Where Are You with Intersectionality in practice?”

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.

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