Periagoge
Scenario

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.

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.

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 Immigration and 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.

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