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Scenario

When family members reject your protective code-switching

I've been translating my mom's broken English to customer service reps my whole life and today she asked me to stop because she wants to try speaking for herself.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The help we offer to shield others from discrimination can sometimes undermine their agency and dignity.

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 Code-switching and double consciousness?”

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.

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