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Scenario

How internalized colorism distorts self-perception

I've been avoiding mirrors and photos for months because I can't stop seeing myself through the eyes of people who think darker skin is less beautiful.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Absorbing society's negative messages about dark skin can fundamentally alter how individuals see and relate to their own physical appearance.

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 Colorism and intraracial identity?”

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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