Periagoge
Scenario

Why seeking help can create unintended harm

I called the police on my neighbor's domestic violence and now she blames me for her husband getting deported.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Acting to prevent immediate danger can trigger systemic consequences that multiply rather than resolve suffering.

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 Justice and forgiveness — the tension?”

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.