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Scenario

Why passing privilege comes with psychological costs

I'm light-skinned and pass for white sometimes but when people find out I'm Black they treat me differently and I feel like I'm living a lie.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The violence of colorism creates complex negotiations with identity and belonging that isolate individuals from multiple communities.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The examined colonial subject?”

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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