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When becoming American feels like losing yourself

My citizenship ceremony is tomorrow and I feel like I am betraying my birth country even though I need this passport to feel safe.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The relief of security conflicts with the grief of letting go of origins that shaped you.

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“Where Are You with Immigration and identity?”

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