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Scenario

When citizenship requires emotional compromise

I became a US citizen last month and I feel guilty about swearing allegiance to a country that treated my family poorly.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Naturalization can create internal conflict when legal belonging requires loyalty oaths to systems that have caused personal or familial harm.

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 Life transitions as identity events?”

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.