I moved to a liberal city thinking I would finally feel free to be myself but I still feel like an outsider in gay spaces because of my rural background and accent.
More people experience this than they realize.
Physical relocation cannot automatically resolve the internalized shame and cultural displacement that shapes self-perception.
“Where Are You with Gay and lesbian identity across cultures?”
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.