Periagoge
Scenario

When 'where are you from' becomes an interrogation

I got pulled over again and when the cop asked where I'm from I said Michigan but he meant where am I really from and I felt that familiar shame.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The persistent questioning of belonging transforms ordinary interactions into reminders of perpetual otherness.

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 Diaspora identity — living between worlds?”

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.