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Scenario

When patriotism becomes extremism

My best friend since childhood joined a militia group and keeps talking about 'real patriots' and 'saving America' and I don't recognize the person I grew up with or the country he thinks he's protecting.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

She's watching someone she loves transform patriotism into something she finds frightening, questioning whether they ever shared the same values.

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 National identity and patriotism examined?”

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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