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Scenario

How translation shapes family dynamics

I translate everything my parents say to my kids and realize I'm editing out their anger, their joy, their actual personalities.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The translator unconsciously filters family communication, distorting authentic emotional expression across generations.

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 Language and identity — what your first language holds?”

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.

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