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Scenario

When coming out challenges family identity

I finally told my family I'm gay and my mom said 'we don't have that in our family' like she could just delete me from existence.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Personal authenticity can threaten family self-concept so deeply that denial becomes the preferred reality.

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 Family identity and inherited stories?”

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.