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When identity privilege feels like a trap

I pass as white in most spaces but my grandmother is undocumented and I live in constant fear that someone will find out and use it against our whole family.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Conditional acceptance based on partial identity creates ongoing anxiety about authenticity and discovery.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Survivor identity?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.