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Scenario

When colorism creates distance between siblings

My darker-skinned sister always got called 'pretty for a dark girl' while I just got called pretty, and now she barely speaks to me even though I never asked for this.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Unearned privilege within families can fracture the very bonds that should offer unconditional love and safety.

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 Colorism and intraracial 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.

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