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How professional identity competes with historical reputation

I'm a teacher in my hometown and former classmates bring up embarrassing stories from high school whenever we meet in public.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Geographic continuity can trap individuals in outdated versions of themselves, preventing social recognition of personal growth and change.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Adopted identity — chosen and given?”

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