Periagoge
Scenario

When family trauma around political expression conflicts with your need to speak up

My Asian immigrant parents think being political is dangerous and want me to stay quiet, but I feel like silence is complicity in my own oppression.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Historical trauma from authoritarian regimes can create family resistance to political engagement that feels necessary for survival in a new context.

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 Political identity across cultures?”

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.