Periagoge
Scenario

When advocating for yourself alienates your community

I got into an argument with my progressive friends about antisemitism and now they are treating me like I am some kind of right-wing apologist when all I wanted was for them to see my experience.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You are learning that speaking your truth about discrimination can paradoxically increase your isolation from those you thought would understand.

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 Jewish tikkun olam — repairing the world?”

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.